OrthoAlliance MSO, LLC is Hiring a XRAY TECHNOLOGIST Near Dayton, OH
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Position Summary:
Responsible for assisting physician in patient care, performing all necessary x-rays, with a high degree of quality, escort patients to rooms, medical assistance as needed, order medical and x-ray supplies, maintain x-ray records. As well as general MA functions such as H&P, communication with physicians and staff, as well as cleaning rooms. Handles physician messages.
Position Responsibilities/Standards:
General
Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required
Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Attend required annual in-service program and/or required CEU’s
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.
Consistently demonstrate attention to detail in documentation, recording and patient information.
Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor
Specific Duties
Escort patients to/from x-ray suites and to/from rooms
Prepare patients for x-ray
Perform x-rays as required by physicians
Perform C-ARM procedure
Document procedure performed in log book
Escort patients back to exam rooms
Communication with physicians, patients and staff
Be available to physicians during office hours
Ensure equipment is maintained properly
Order x-ray supplies as needed
Pulling, filing and mail back of x-rays.
Answer patient questions
EMR intake completed at time of service
Review H&P for New patients and/or new problems. Requires completion prior to physician seeing patient.
Medical assistance as needed (casting, suture removal, draw injections, record prescriptions)
Give instructions to patient with regard to issues with casts.
Assist with physical therapy requests, off work requests, school notes.
Assigning coding procedures performed and diagnosis determined by physician. Document on encounter form.
Reviews encounter form for completeness and accuracy of coding, assuring all procedures and supplies noted.
Responsible to receive and reply to medical related messages and prescription requests from patients. Record in patient record.
Responsible for compliance of OSHA regulations-biohazardous disposal.
Order medical supplies as needed.
Assist with medical records filing when necessary.
Disposal of expired medications
Facilitate scheduling outpatient testing and pre certification for MRI, CT, Bonescan, Dexascan and other tests as necessary.
Assures exam rooms and clinic work areas are clean and tidy at all times for the next scheduled clinic.
Additional Duties
Travel to satellite offices as necessary
Rotating Saturdays or Saturday on-call if necessary.
Travel to satellite offices if necessary.
Assist with scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certifications.
Other Duties
Obtain the readings for MRIs and X-rays for the physician to review and diagnose. May require travel and follow up with local radiologists.
Contact the ancillary services to align follow up care and promote the communication between all parties.
Develop a streamline process for the message, written or verbal, to patient after review with physician.
Education/Experience Required:
Must be ARRT and Ohio Radiography license.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.