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X-Ray Technician

Camarena Health -
Chowchilla, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 - $40 an hour

Qualifications

Computer operation
Phone communication
Computer literacy
Client rapport building
In-person customer service
High school diploma or GED
Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description

SUMMARY:
The Radiology Technician shows genuine warmth with patients and has the ability to make them feel comfortable in the center while providing effective and technically competent nursing assistance to both patients and Camarena Health clinical providers. The Radiology Technician provides or facilitates the provision of information needed by both patients and clinicians, will receive instructions from doctors regarding the x-rays patients require.
EXPECTATIONS:

Arrives on time and adheres to set schedule
Provides prompt medical support; promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of exam rooms, equipment and supplies
Provides basic education and information to patients, making sure patients’ questions are answered and anxieties alleviated and interfaces with community-oriented activities and staff
Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community. S/he helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it.
Consistently and openly communicates with supervisor and all staff
Works flexible or extended hours where necessary
Participates in health center in-services, listening and respecting others’ ideas
Demonstrates awareness of, and compliance with, organizational mission and objective of Camarena Health.
Abides by Rules of Confidentiality
Use of professionalism and best efforts in your position.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES
1. Focus on Patients: The Radiology Technician is responsible for getting clear imaging results, which requires proper use of the equipment and keeping patients calm and informed throughout the x-ray procedure. Complying with the safety regulations involving the use of radiation to protect yourself, patients and other staff members from over-exposure to radiation. Responds to and connects effectively with patients. Listens to our customers, treats them with respect, gives them the quality they expect and deserve and responds immediately to their problems and needs.

To lessen radiation risks, you will use a technique called patient-shielding, which involves placing lead shields or aprons on parts of a patient's body that aren't being photographed. Alternatively, you may adjust x-ray beams so they cover a limited area. You must also position the radiographic machinery so it is at a proper distance, angle and height from the patient. Other duties include keeping equipment in good working order, maintaining patient records and developing exposed radiographs.
Listens attentively to patients’ complaints and record all information (e.g. medication, last menstrual period, birth control method) in our Electronic Health Records computer system.
Furthermore, s/he insures a smooth and well-connected patient flow. The Radiology Technician reports to the Medical Assistant Lead, Health Center Manager & Chief of Health Center Operations for the Suite.
Consistently secures and protects patient information: activates screen saver, minimizes screen, or log off when walking away from computers for any period of time.
Insures that exam rooms are neat and set up appropriately for each patient exam.
Performs specimen collection, preparation and maintains required logs
Performs EKG’s, accu-checks, and other diagnostic procedures according to guidelines.
Radiology Technician takes initiative to keep patient informed of upcoming procedures and requirements, to facilitate patient focus, involvement, and cooperation.
Discharge patients smoothly from back office areas and checks for any last-minute questions. Makes return appointments as appropriate.
Relieves patients’ stress and anxiety with clear information
Provides patients with required educational materials including; lifestyle brochures (LCB), Vaccine Information Statements (VIS), informs patients of content and answers any questions.
Routes all formal patient complaints and grievances to Back Support Supervisor or Department Head. Solves what problems s/he can at “point of contact.”

2. Focus on Patient Flow: Maintains effective smooth patient flow (within site or suite). Assists the MA’s at other pods as needed with patient work up or dismissal. Is responsive to needs of patients, clinicians, and team members.

Uses software locator consistently when rooming patients and uses scheduler to flow them out
Utilizes software locator to monitor flow simultaneously at all sites; take the initiative to cover as needed
Maintains open communication with the Receptionist, routinely checks status of patients waiting to be registered and relays status to the clinicians. Communicates with Back Support Supervisor to help resolve when necessary.
Dismisses patients effectively (e.g., complete lab requisition; administer injections and immunizations according to guidelines, giving appointment, double check paperwork).

3. Focus on Clinicians: Maintains effective assistance to, guidance of, and communication with providers.

Works in conjunction with the providers for walk-in patient (i.e., obtains and documents patient chief complaint and presents to provider to determine if patient is to be seen or needs to be referred out).
Helps the providers maintain pace by keeping them informed of patients that are ready.
Prepares and sets up patients for exams according to providers’ expectations
Forewarns clinicians of possible complicated visits.
Assists providers when assistance is needed (i.e., chaperoning, translation, etc.)
Helps patients by providing basic knowledge of types of services provided by outside facilities.
Focus on Communication:
Practices effective telephone etiquette (e.g., think before you dial, make notes before you call, put a patient on hold courteously, , leave precise messages on who to call back)
Maintains good open communication with Supervisor and staff.
Communicates any delays or changes of schedule to Front Support, and Clinicians
Communicates room availability with each other, including providers
Utilizes e-mail to communicate with staff members and checks messages on a regular basis (i.e., Outlook, Healthport, etc.)
As a team member of Camarena Health the Medical Assistant respects and protects information regarding patients and other team members and abides by the rules of the Confidentiality of Information Protocol.
Maintains good rapport with outside doctor offices and facilities
Participates in daily huddles with care team, consisting of Medical Assistants, Front Support Staff members, and Clinicians. In conjunction with daily huddles, schedules and pre-visit planning are discussed to provide individual patient care.
Staff are expected to work as a team, and be flexible to work at other facilities as needed.
Works flexible or extended hours where necessary
Demonstrates self-initiative & self-motivation to help the team with work flow; good team player. Acquires and maintains the knowledge and skill necessary to work in all service suites.
Demonstrates consistent support and cooperation with all staff members, regardless of unit, department, or level.
Consistently reports to work on time. Internalizes attendance policies and makes effective and workable decisions for self, families and service delivery.
Promotes mutual respect and allows others to get their work done by limiting interruptions.
Fits in well with team, gets along well with peers.
Demonstrates integrity and honesty
Participates in health center in-services; listens to and respects others’ ideas
Demonstrates good problem-solving skills, offer input/ideas when generating solutions.
Various other duties as assigned by supervisor. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either verbally or in writing.
Participates in daily huddles (See 4.8 above)
Practices universal precaution per protocol and keeps work areas clean and clutter free
Disinfects, sterilizes, and autoclaves medical equipment according to guidelines
Cleans & disinfects rooms for next patient
Maintains daily log upkeep (dx test machines, refrigerator, etc.)
Initiates work request for any malfunctions of equipment, then obtain Supervisor’s approval

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

High School Diploma or GED
Certification as Radiology Technician, X-Ray Technician or prior experience: CLLRT Certificate

Prior Experience:

Previous experience in a health care setting as a Radiology Technician or X-Ray Technician

Skills:

Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred
Quickly builds and maintains rapport with patients, providers, and staff of differing backgrounds; team player
Flexible: learns to function at all facilities
Demonstrated good problem-solving skills
Demonstrates or develops intermediate computer skills
Telephone courtesy
Customer-service oriented
Proficient with modern office practices and procedures including email
Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks
Able to handle multiple tasks with perseverance and patience

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to move up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/P’s and be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
Must be able to have vision that is adequate to read increments of tuberculin/insulin syringe accurately, read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
Must have high manual dexterity.
Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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