Job Description Summary
Under the direction of the Department Manager, performs interpretive, patient care and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.
Job Description
DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Clinical:
- Complies with all HIPAA regulations with regards to patient privacy
- Complies with all OSHA safety standards
- Obtains pertinent clinical information including the patient’s complaint, health history and measurement of vital signs
- Prepares patient for examination
- Prepares for all necessary procedures and treatments per established specifications
- Assists providers with examinations, procedures and treatments
- Performs wound irrigations, dressings, bandages wounds and incisions, and applies splints as well as other tasks ordered by the Provider
- Performs diagnostic tests including eye exams, Pulse Ox, Peak flow and throat and nasal swabs
- Performs CLIA-waived lab tests; labels and processes specimens to send to the laboratory
- Performs daily office and laboratory opening and closing procedures
- Maintains emergency equipment for use at all times in a clean and safe condition
- Maintains supplies, stocks exam rooms, treatment areas and laboratory daily
- Sterilizes non-disposable instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies and medical waste in accordance with established standards
- Provides discharge instructions as ordered by the Provider
- Assists the Provider and front office staff to facilitate flow through the clinic in a timely and appropriate fashion
- Maintains proficiency in all areas by attending trainings as required
- Maintains CPR certification
Radiographer Duties:
- Performs x-rays ordered by the Provider to help diagnose a variety of medical problems
- Closely follows provider instructions
- Communicates effectively with all types of patients to gain their understanding and cooperation with radiographic testing
- Prepares radiographic equipment
- Assists patients in removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with the procedure
- Positions patients correctly
- Accurately captures the requested diagnostic image by setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail and contrast of the area being imaged
- Takes preventative steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation
- Stores and maintains radiographic images according to clinic protocol
- Assists patients by copying or transferring x-ray images for use by their PCP or specialty physician
- Cleans and disinfects x-ray equipment using appropriate materials
- Keeps x-ray suite well stocked, clean and orderly at all times
- Wears appropriate RAD badge at all times
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited Radiology Technologist program is required
- Massachusetts state licensure in Radiography is required
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic computer skills
- Skill in obtaining and maintaining accurate medical records
- Ability to communicate clearly and show patience with patients
- Must be able to perform each essential duty related to examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities satisfactorily
- Ability to initiate and complete tasks related to job duties without direct request of supervisor
- Ability to work well with others and be willing to help when needed
- Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient information
- Ability to multi-task with patients and other responsibilities
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