Job Description: 
 
 
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	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients and staff calmly and pleasantly.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, undressing and dressing, collecting specimens; preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information;
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; managing and updating electronic medical record to ensure that information is complete.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to protocols; cleaning visit/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs or instruments; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with home care; laboratory procedures including Occupationa1 Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography emergency triage) and first aid;
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Performs X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians. Sends X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Maintains required records including patient records, and monthly reports. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Communicates with other team members in clinical and clerical area to provide a successful patient centered practice.
	<li style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin: 0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;">Other duties as assigned.
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Direct Hire - Radiology Technician (ARRT)

$34,320 - $43,680/yr

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