Physicians East · 3 months ago
Radiology Technologist I, Urgent Care
Arlington - Diagnotic Radiology, Greenville, NC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expPhysicians East, P.A. is a team of skilled healthcare professionals dedicated to providing quality healthcare in Eastern North Carolina. The Radiology Technologist I role involves taking high-quality digital x-rays, maintaining diagnostic imaging equipment, and supporting physicians in making accurate diagnoses through effective imaging practices.
Health CareMedicalOncologyPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors
Ensures operation of Radiology equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and trouble-shooting equipment as required, calling in repairs when necessary
Recognizes changes in patient status and appropriately communicates to nurse and/or doctor
Exhibits a working knowledge of principles, practice and procedures involved in the operation of radiographic equipment
Anticipates and recognizes safety hazards, legal liabilities and intervenes through appropriate channels
Provides and promotes quality care in accordance with office policies and procedures
Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co-workers, patients and other employees of the department and office. Supports learning needs of new staff and radiography students
Recognizes individual accountability for and participates in cost containment goals of the department and office
Demonstrates continuous self-improvement through utilization of knowledge gained in clinical experience in X-ray
Participates in in-service education, staff meetings and other continuing education programs to maintain optimal technical knowledge. Participates in continuing education and in-services within and outside Physicians East, P.A. office for 24 hours of continuing education every two years
Exhibits ability to problem solve, prioritize, and evaluate patient care activities
Performs procedures requiring independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative
Responsible for quality of radiographs processed through digital radiography
Responsible for charging procedures performed
Responsible for tracking radiology reports
Works with Radiology Work list and PACS system
Maintains yearly CPR certification
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results for the following instruments/tests: Medonic M Series, HCG, Piccolo, Rapid Covid testing, Strep, Influenza, Mono, ESR, Clinitek Status; Hemoccult slide developing
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples for procedures described in #1 above
Adhere to quality assurance policies, corrective action policies and preventive maintenance policies for procedures described above
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Immediately notify technical supervisor when identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance if problem cannot be corrected
Perform venipuncture as needed
Perform clerical work as needed
Prepare blood and urine specimens to be sent out to reference labs
Maintain area and equipment in a clean orderly fashion
Maintain all necessary records for appropriate time frame as outlined by COLA
Attends safety classes and other continuing education classes as offered by PE
Maintains yearly continuing education as offered by American Proficiency Institute in the sum of at least six programs per year
Maintains result comparisons of five random patients per year between analyzer LIS, and EMR
Complies with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet Accreditation standards. Exercised Universal Precautions at all times
Works efficiently as a team member within the department and with other units to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration
Maintains flexibility required to adapt to diagnostic/laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling
Qualification
Required
Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with an associate degree
Must be registered by ARRT and State of NC, or registry eligible
2 years of clinical experience preferred
Knowledge of PACS, Computed/Digital Radiography and other basic computer programs
Company
Physicians East
Physicians East is a medical practice company providing women's health, urgent care, and cancer care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Sugg
Chief Financial Officer
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