Lead Radiology Tech

Under general direction, provides direct patient care to practice patients in the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) setting. Responsibilities include entering patient intake and provider orders into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), requesting medical records, utilizing the pharmacy drug monitoring program as directed by providers, recording vital signs and medical history, collecting patient information, and facilitating patient flow. Complies with measures to assure that patient/customer satisfaction results are consistently maintained. Trains other Radiology Techs and Procedure Care Tech staff on fluoroscopy responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform job in accordance with Company Mission, vision, and goals.

• Uses beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.

• Positions x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.

• Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.

• Determines patients x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.

• Makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures.

• Processes exposed radiographs using computer-generated methods.

• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.

• Provides assistance to physicians in the performance of more complex procedures.

• Operates fluoroscopy equipment.

• Assists patients with medical forms, as necessary.

• Exercise confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.

• Accurately completes applicable paperwork; ensuring patient medical records are complete. Prepares all forms and requisitions as instructed by the provider.

• Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere of customer service, teamwork, mutual respect, professionalism and accountability.

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, and confirming patient ID.

• Maintains and improves current skills and knowledge by attending all relevant meetings, classes, trainings and by keeping certifications current.

• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety and OSHA standards as specified by State, and Company standards.

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with State, Company and any other applicable policies and procedures.

• Assists in bringing patients to pre-op and recovery areas.

• Performs daily, weekly and monthly safety and equipment checks.

• Reviews schedule daily and assists with office procedures to help maintain patient flow, and accuracy of scheduled procedure.

• Sets up the sterile field on the Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, medications and equipment needed for procedures.

• Positions the patient for the procedures, establishes the sterile field, and drapes the patient for the procedures.

• If assisting with procedures, adheres to all federal, state and nursing regulations and protocols including but not limited to patient safety procedures such as verification of patient identification prior to procedures

• Immediately prior to the start of any procedure in the procedure room, initiate/participates in a time-out and ensures correct patient, procedure, site and side, and that there are no additional concerns.

• Identifies every patient with two identifiers: full name and date of birth

• Documents this information in the Procedure Safety Checklist, including the time of the time-out

• Sterilizes and breaks down procedure room after each patient and ensures procedure room is cleaned prior to the beginning of a procedure.

• Keeps rooms clean and stocked with supplies.

• Monitors personal and provider staff task buckets in the EMR.

• Sets up the sterile field on the Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, medications and equipment needed for procedures.

• Positions the patient for the procedures, establishes the sterile field, and drapes the patient for the procedures.

• Accurately maintains daily/monthly record keeping of radiation logs.

• Properly maintains examination/procedure rooms, recovery areas, nurses stations, and all other clinical areas.

• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety and OSHA standards as specified by State, Joint Commission and Company standards.

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with established State, Joint Commission, Company and any other applicable policies and procedures.

• Starts IV as needed after competency skills check-off, as assigned.

• Orients, On Boards and Trains all new Radiology Techs and Procedure Care Techs in relation to fluoroscopy, and guides other Radiology Techs in assisting with this process.

• Completes quarterly assessments for Radiology Techs and Procedure Care Techs, in relation to fluoroscopy, and reports/reviews findings to management.

• Works with the ASC administration to lead the radiation safety program.

• Observe all staff wear radiation safety badges and monitor radiation detection reports.

• Review records to verify periodic tests of radiology personnel by exposure meters or test badges are performed.

• Take lead on site surveys as the designated person responsible for assuring radiology compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Continuously assess staff in their radiation safety responsibilities and implementation at the ASC.

• Works with management on improvement and development of processes.

• Completes assigned annual staff competencies and submits to HR.

• Checks work e-mail on a regular basis throughout the workday.

• Participate in and complete all required trainings and in-services.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.

• At least one (1) year of general fluoroscopy experience.

• Must possess current fluoroscopic certification/license.

• Must have knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.

• Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.

• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

• Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.

• Must have working knowledge of all equipment and procedures.

• Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail.

• Must possess strong organization skills.

• Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning.

• Must be able to meet predefined quality standards.

• Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

• Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.

• Must provide proof of influenza vaccination annually.

• Must complete two (2)-step PPD (NE staff) OR must complete an annual PPD (SE staff)

• Must complete all regulatory competencies prior to beginning work in the ASC.

• All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.

• Within first ninety (90) days of employment as a Procedure Care Tech, must complete C-arm competencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years prior experience working in a medical practice.

• Two (2) years prior experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Two (2) years prior experience assisting in the operation of a C-Arm machine.

• Two (2) years prior experience as a Radiology Tech in an Ambulatory Surgery Center/Operating Room setting.

Driving/Travel:

The employee must have reliable transportation. Travel for this position may be required up to 100%. While the primary workplace may be closest to the employees home, work assignments could be in any of the Companys locations.