What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Technician Ambulatory position at Atrium Health Navicent?
Department
01120 AHNMG Primary Care: Warner Robins: 113 Willie Lee Parkway - Family Medicine
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Monday-Friday
9:00-5:30
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15
Major Responsibilities
Radiology graduates: American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT); Laboratory Medicine graduates: certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Education Required
Associates degree in Radiology or Laboratory Medicine.
Experience Required
One year of experience in patient care is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
NA
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our CommitmenttoYou
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Diagnostic Technician Ambulatory Job Profile Summary Responsible for all activities involved in performing Laboratory Tests and X-ray procedures; shall also assist in patient care by performing routine and specialized duties as defined by UCC protocols.
01120 AHNMG Primary Care: Warner Robins: 113 Willie Lee Parkway - Family Medicine
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Monday-Friday
9:00-5:30
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15
Major Responsibilities
- Follows lab procedures for specimen collection, handling and processing in an efficient manner. Knowledgeable of specimen requirements and refers to reference manual as needed.
- Adheres to patient test management protocols to provide overall quality assurance from the pre-analytic, analytic, to the post-analytic phases of testing to include proper identification. Clarifies discrepancies in test orders with physician or Diagnostic Supervisor.
- Performs and documents instrument maintenance and calibration as needed.
- Maintains required clerical records for Lab and X-Ray (i.e., patient logs, requests, results, reagent log, addendums, critical or flagged reports).
- Participates in proficiency testing as assigned.
- Performs all activities necessary to produce correct x-rays (i.e., patient I.D., patient gowning, handling of injured patients, positioning of patients, labeling and determining correct exposure to produce optimum x-rays in an efficient manner).
- Assists Diagnostic Supervisor in teaching and on-the-job training of lab/x-ray procedures for new personnel as instructed.
- Performs other patient care duties when required.
- Carries out EXAMINE protocols accurately and in a timely manner. Keeps informed of updates, new clients, and related changes in policy.
- Assists the Diagnostic Supervisor in maintaining the appropriate laboratory and X-ray supplies as required by department guidelines.
Radiology graduates: American Registry of Radiology Technology (ARRT); Laboratory Medicine graduates: certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Education Required
Associates degree in Radiology or Laboratory Medicine.
Experience Required
One year of experience in patient care is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
NA
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our CommitmenttoYou
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Diagnostic Technician Ambulatory Job Profile Summary Responsible for all activities involved in performing Laboratory Tests and X-ray procedures; shall also assist in patient care by performing routine and specialized duties as defined by UCC protocols.
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