X RAY TECHNOLOGIST I

Summary:  Performs diagnostic imaging procedures and provides patient education by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Determines exposure factors and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed in electronic medical records system
• Schedules appointments in the electronic medical record. Immediately greets and directs patients and visitors.
• Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously.
• Completes a full accurate patient registration.
• Verifies, updates, and maintains accurate patient insurance information. Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
• Reviews accounts of scheduled patients for balances and expired referrals and addresses with patient for resolution.
• Collects co-payment and balances from patients and reconciles daily cash report.
• Receives medical records requests and disability forms.
• Records patient communications within the electronic medical record. 
• Other duties as assigned.  For example, on occasion may be asked to cover at a satellite office.

Qualifications:

• B.A. from a 4-year college or university, A.A from a 2- year college, or accreditation from a 2-year hospital-based program
• One to two years prior experience
• ARRT Registered
• Must maintain CE 24 credits every two years
• Required Certifications:
  • Act 34 PA Criminal Background
  • Act 151 PA Child Abuse History
  • Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting
• Ability to multitask
• Current CPR/AED Certification a plus                 
• Must be able to assist patients on tables and equipment and occasionally lift and/or help move patients over 100 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
• Flexible team player
• Strong computer experience, electronic medical records experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Bi-lingual/Spanish skills for interpreting a plus