The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with reasonable accommodation.
The X- Ray Tech will work within their scope of license to provide patient and provider assistance along with quality diagnostic images for all patients. This position is responsible for Imaging Patients ordered by the provider on staff, along with Medical Assistant duties as needed on your daily shift, including but not limited to taking vitals, lab tests, phlebotomy, lab resulting, taking proper histories, and charting.
This position requires a working knowledge of and adherence to Health Insurance Portability &
Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Job Duties:
Taking Quality Xray images as ordered by the provider
Triage patients according to Local MD Clinical policy, including but not limited, to taking vitals, updating patient demographic or insurance information, and providing written documentation to enable clear communication with Providers regarding patient issues.
Perform clinic procedures/duties according to On Local MD Clinical policy policies and procedures.
Assist Providers with procedures. Accurately document patient information in the patient's electronic medical record.
Complete patient charting within the scope of license. Administer medications as directed by Provider
Accompany patients to triage or exam/procedure room. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
Accurately document patient information, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines.
Relay instructions to patients/families. May provide more individualized patient/family education and supportive counseling as needed.
Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulate.
Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, CLIA, IL Department of Health).
Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Comply with all Local MD Clinical policy Urgent Care policies and procedures.
Prepare and managing of electronic medical records to ensure information completed and documented appropriately.
Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to Local MD protocol.
Clean/disinfect exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
Clean/disinfect back-office areas according to scheduled maintenance program and document in appropriate records.
Assist in inventory and stocking processes for facility.
Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. Sanitize laboratory bathrooms after each patient use.
Call patients with lab results.
Clean/restock examination rooms to prepare for each patient. Sanitize back-office surfaces with high patient contact.
Assists front office registration at start of patient encounter, including collecting insurance information and additional payment information from patient during their visit as necessary Attend Medical Assistant meetings and all required staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational Expectations:
Upholds a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff and patients, by supporting the Local MD Clinical policy Care Mission and Core Values.
Provides positive and courteous customer service to all Local MD Clinical policy Urgent Care patients, vendors, and coworkers.
Build positive and professional rapport with patients thru timely, empathetic, respectful, and thorough interactions.
Understand and maintain strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with Local MD Clinical policy and HIPAA guidelines.
Must be able to work collaboratively with all Local MD Clinical staff.
Maintains understand of and abide by Local MD Clinical Care standards, Clinical and Administrative Policies and Procedures
Maintain working knowledge of office and medical services, clinical policies/procedures and in the use of all relevant office equipment and medical devices/equipment (AED machine and EKG), computers, and EMR systems.
Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability, effective communication, and critical thinking skills along with a willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces current ideas and respects cultural differences.
Uses resources efficiently.
Responsible for own ongoing professional development by maintaining appropriate licensure/certification, continuing education requirements, participates in available learning opportunities.
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Active ARRT (The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Certification and Registration
Applicable state licensure (as required by state)
