CLINIC X-RAY TECH | ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC

UAB Medical West Hospital; McCalla (AL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UAB Medical West Hospital is seeking a Clinic X-Ray Tech to perform radiology exams according to physician orders. The role involves preparing patients, performing and developing x-ray images, and coordinating with physicians and staff within the radiology department.

Responsibilities include entering orders in Meditech, filing films, assisting with front office tasks, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards. Growth and ongoing education are encouraged in a hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate from a Radiologic Technology program.
• Current ARRT registry (preferred).

Aufgaben

• Perform radiology exams per physician orders.
• Identify patient, verify pregnancy status, history and explain procedure.
• Prepare, develop, and display radiology images.
• Enter patient radiology orders into Meditech and file films.
• Assist with front office tasks and maintain cleanliness of the area.
• Maintain professional behavior with patients and staff; adhere to Joint Commission standards.

Kenntnisse

Patient communication

X-ray procedures

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Radiologic Technology program

ARRT registry (preferred)

Tools

Meditech

Jobbeschreibung

The Clinic X-Ray Tech is responsible for performing Radiology exams per physician’s orders to aid in the proper diagnosis of the patients. Duties include:

• Identifies patient and verifies pregnancy status, medical history, complaint and explains x-ray procedure.
• Prepares patients for x-rays, performs, develops, and displays radiology exams.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient and the doctor regarding radiology procedures.
• Carries out physician’s orders.
• Orders all supplies related to clinic radiology department.
• Assists with front office procedures (answering phones, giving referrals, scheduling, end of month, etc.) when needed.
• Responsible for cleanliness of work area.
• Responsible for entering patient radiology orders into Meditech.
• Responsible for gathering patient information and films to send to radiologist for reading.
• Responsible for final report presented to physician for review.
• Prepares and files patient films in clinic radiology file room.
• Verifies that films are returned to clinic after reporting is complete.
• Maintains professional and courteous behavior to patients, visitors, and customers.
• Maintains education updates and mandatory hospital training programs.
• Uses the AIDET principles with each patient encounter.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the requirements of The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Graduate from a Radiologic Technology program required. Current registry in good standing with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) preferred.