The Flex Tech is responsible for providing quality radiologic images per physician protocols and patient safety guidelines within the established workflow for the clinic. Perform quality cast/splint/DME application per physician request and professional standards. Strive to provide outstanding customer service in all aspects of the FLEX role.
Orthopedic Technician Duties:
- Cast and splint application and removal
- Fit braces, boots, and other DME (TENS/bone stim) as ordered by the physician
- Provide basic patient care related to cast/splint or DME wear as ordered by the physician including educational materials and instructions or specific physician’s instructions related to the injury/condition/DME-cast care.
- Wound dressing changes as well as some suture and staple removal
- Complete daily paperwork including superbills, policy letters, ABNs and LMNs as needed, product returns/exchanges, and logs for DME/Casting
- Be able to interpret some eligibility/insurance documents and maintain communication with admin staff regarding necessary authorizations before provision of DME
- Unpack and stock DME orders as they arrive in the clinic and provide appropriate packing documents to the administrative staff for reconciliation
- Assist in completion of monthly inventory counts
- Clean and stock DME/casting room
X-ray Technician Duties:
- Prepare patients for radiological procedures and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care, safety and clinical workflows.
- Use a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials in the appropriated anatomy
- Understand physician orders and protocol and requests from clinical staff
- Ensure equipment is in working order and report any malfunctions to the supervisor
- Understand and properly operate the Computer and Digital Radiologic equipment and control panel (CR/DR). Process radiologic and printing film, and operating PACS system
- Scan film and make CDs per protocol; import images per protocol.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Completion of an LMRT/RT program.
- Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence or memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Spanish speaking is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute ratios, rate and percent and to draw an interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Basic computer skill and operational knowledge are preferred.
- Temp LMRT/RT license with scheduled testing for permanent license or permanent LMRT/RT license
- Multi-tasking, Flexibility, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Word Processing, Professionalism, Quality Focus. The ability to work well under pressure and an awareness and understanding of other cultures are also important.
- There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
- Travel between offices per established schedule.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Walks throughout the clinic frequently.
- Sits on a hard or cushioned chair frequently.
- Lifts up to 40 pounds to and from all levels (floor, waist, shoulder, overhead) on an occasional basis.
- Carries up to 20 pounds occasionally throughout the clinic.
- Bends, twists, squats and kneels occasionally.
- Reaches up to 2 feet overhead/in front of oneself on a frequent basis.
- Near-visual acuity with color perception in order to view computer screen and decipher fine print.
- Manual dexterity adequate for utilizing a keyboard and calculator and processing paperwork.
- Ability to adapt to simultaneous, multiple and varied stimuli.
- Auditory acuity for hearing telephone conversation.
- Clear speaking voice in order to communicate effectively.
- Be able to handle stressful, uncomfortable situations.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
