Radiologic Technologist - Express Care Morton

Carle Health; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 40,405 - 69,499; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Illinois is seeking a Clinical Care Attendant who will assist Providers with patient care and clinical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service orientation and handle both front office and back office duties in a fast-paced clinic environment. Key responsibilities include patient registration, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring compliance with health safety standards. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered, making this a rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography in Illinois
• Registered in Radiography (R) - ARRT
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical procedures under Provider supervision.
• Greet and welcome patients immediately upon arrival.
• Measure and document vital signs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Clinical procedures

Patient advocacy

Radiation safety standards

Education

Associate's Degree in a Related Field

Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant (collectively "Provider") with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a Provider and working closely with the Provider, other clinical staff, and direct patient care. Additionally, the Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for a variety of clerical and clinical functions, including performing diagnostic imaging, within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a strong customer service attitude. Acting as the patient advocate, the Clinical Care Attendant has continuous contact with Providers, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA); Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Associate's Degree: Related Field; Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology, Work Experience:

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist with clinical procedures consistent with training and licensure under supervision of Provider in exam suite.
• Greet and welcome patients immediately upon arrival to the clinic.
• Escort patients back to exam suite.
• Complete patient registration and associated paperwork or assist in on-line registration as needed, based on patient need, ability and desire.
• Escort and perform patient check out upon completion of visit and assist patient with completion of patient satisfaction survey if needed at the time of check out.
• Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management by performing diagnostic imaging in an ambulatory setting.
• Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient’s chart and consistent with clinical protocol.
• Offer patient convenience items (water, coffee, tea, warm blankets, etc.), to ensure patient is comfortable in exam suite and/or lobby.
• Follow symptom initiated protocols in place for clinic operation. Perform labs as ordered/instructed either by protocols or provider direction.
• If clinic offers Retail Medications, offer this option to patients and perform administration of prescription as directed by provider.
• Review after visit summary and provide instructions to patient as instructed by Provider.
• Call all patients back 48-72 hours post clinic visit to perform mandatory follow up phone call.
• Consistent with Carle policy and as directed by Provider call patient with results reporting in a professional and courteous manner consistent with training and licensure.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and sterilize as required.
• Take, relay, and process messages from patient, Provider, pharmacy consistent with training and licensure.
• Consistent with Carle Health policy maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Perform quality control activities on radiation emitting equipment and darkroom equipment to ensure optimum image quality.
• Complete appropriate forms for recordkeeping and properly store films.
• Employ proper radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Perform all duties consistent with training and licensure.

Employee Development

Maintain Carle and department policies, procedures and objectives; performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.

May serve other departments as assigned.

Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site.

Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.

Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.

Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.

Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.

Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.

Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

Perform all duties consistent with training and licensure.

Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $29.33 per hour - $50.45 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.