Rad Tech/MOA
Overview
Title: Patient Service Representative/Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Department: Convenient Care/Imaging Facility: FirstHealth of the Carolinas - Convenient Care Clinics
Classification: Non-exempt
Relationships:
Reports to: Regional Clinic Manager
Supervised by: Imaging Manager/Supervisor
Directs and Delegates: None
Working Conditions:
Potential exposure to any and/or all the following: chemicals, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids.
Able to work weekends, holidays and shift rotations asneeded. Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to access facility; ability to communicate with other individuals; visual acuity; ability to lift and move patients; ability to
withstand extensive standing, stooping, bending, squatting; ability to withstand long periods of sitting; ability to push/pull and/or operate heavy machines/equipment; ability to perform repetitive tasks, and ability to make quick decisions.
Responsibilities
Position Specific Competencies:in addition to the following essential position competencies, other competencies may be required to meet the changing organizational needs.
- Uses appropriate problem-solving approach to plan performance of services.
- Evaluate patient status to determine method of exam and coordinates with nursing staff and provider.
- Verify exam orders and make appropriate modifications - Convenient Care Clinics utilizes Epic Electronic Medical Information System to generate Radiology check-in document per department policy. c. Utilizes technique chart located in rooms.
- Has knowledge of daily quality control functions.
- Provides services with consideration of the physical, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual, and age-specific needs of those served.
- Produces optimal images in compliance with Quality Assurance policies.
- Utilizes good positioning skills when creating patient images.
- Maintains education hours as required by ARRT and FHC to include BLS.
- Follows departmental guidelines for disposition of images.
- Marks images with all required identification.
- Uses equipment/supplies appropriately.
- Maintains clinical competencies.
- Operates office and communication systems to include Electronic Medical Record system, HBOC, PACS, and Epic EMR System, and Agility.
- Selects and uses appropriate supplies needed to perform procedures and provide patient care.
- Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures.
- Follows guidelines set by OSHA and FHC requirements.
- Adheres to radiation safety policies.
- Complies with departmental and organizational safety and infection control measures.
- Uses proper techniques when working with equipment to prevent unnecessary harm to patient, equipment and (or) co-workers.
- Teaches/directs/advises/informs others in an appropriate manner.
- Provides guidance and assistance to co-workers.
- Provides pertinent information to Regional Manager.
- Good communication skills per corporate policy.
- Anticipates informational needs of those served.
- Reports/records information correctly.
- Documentation on images, requests, and QC.
- Documents/Reports equipment failure to appropriate personnel.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
The following, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements to perform the essential functions of this position:
Education/formal training/licensure/certification/experience:
ARRT registered or registry eligible in Radiology
1 year of Radiology experience preferred
Three years’ experience in physician office with medical billing experience may be accepted in lieu of formal billing or PSR formal
training
Additional Skills:
Clinical training and Office automation
Experience with practice management systems; EMRs; office automation skills; extensive knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding
and insurance reimbursement; strong communication and interpersonal skills; good organizational skills. Is committed to and
demonstrates excellent customer service when dealing with all types of customer
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