Rad Tech/Medical Office Assistant

Perform routine x-rays in a Convenient Care setting and assist with checking patients in and out

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 customers

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 as needed. 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.

Position Specific Competencies:

in addition to the following essential position competencies, other competencies may be required to meet the changing

organizational needs.

1. Uses appropriate problem-solving approach to plan performance of services.

a. Evaluate patient status to determine method of exam and coordinates with nursing staff and provider.

b. 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.

d. Has knowledge of daily quality control functions.

2. Provides services with consideration of the physical, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual, and age-specific needs of those

served.

a. Produces optimal images in compliance with Quality Assurance policies.

b. Utilizes good positioning skills when creating patient images.

c. Maintains education hours as required by ARRT and FHC to include BLS.

d. Follows departmental guidelines for disposition of images.

e. Marks images with all required identification.

3. Uses equipment/supplies appropriately.

a. Maintains clinical competencies.

b. Operates office and communication systems to include Electronic Medical Record system, HBOC, PACS, and

Epic EMR System, and Agility.

c. Selects and uses appropriate supplies needed to perform procedures and provide patient care.

4. Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures.

a. Follows guidelines set by OSHA and FHC requirements.

b. Adheres to radiation safety policies.

c. Complies with departmental and organizational safety and infection control measures.

d. Uses proper techniques when working with equipment to prevent unnecessary harm to patient, equipment and

(or) co-workers.

5. Teaches/directs/advises/informs others in an appropriate manner.

a. Provides guidance and assistance to co-workers.

b. Provides pertinent information to Regional Manager.

c. Good communication skills per corporate policy.

d. Anticipates informational needs of those served.

6. Reports/records information correctly.

a. Documentation on images, requests, and QC.

b. Documents/Reports equipment failure to appropriate personnel.

Compliance to competencies are evaluated by Outstanding, Successfully and Needs Improvement. It is the judgment of the clinic

manager and supported by objective documentation under comments when either Outstanding or Needs Improvement are given to any of

AART registered or registery eligible in Radiology

1 year of Radiology experinece is preferred 

Three years of experince in a physicians office is preffered