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SalaryThis is a role that requires flexibility and knowledge of Radiology to work with the pediatric population. Accountable to the Satellite Practice Manager, with a dotted line clinical supervisory link to the Diagnostic Radiology Leadership. Individual will apply prescribed ionizing radiation for the sole purpose of producing diagnostic quality images under the supervision of a Physician. The majority of Radiology exams will be to support a pediatric orthopedic clinic along with other specialties located onsite. In addition to this primary responsibility, the employee will assist in other clinical tasks as necessary to assist the operations of the satellite to promote the health, safety, and comfort of CT Children's patients and families. Due to the infrequent volume of radiology tasks, the expectation for this role would be 60% radiology/40% medical assisting, with the possibility for future growth of the radiology portion.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN: Ability to assess imaging orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness. Involves patient/parent/and caregiver in care and exam/procedure. Demonstrates age-related competency and cultural sensitivity. Introduces self and role. Explains procedure thoroughly to patient and or parent before performing the procedure. Performs radiologic exams/procedures. Allows time for and encourages questions. Provides support and effective communications to other members of the department and healthcare team. Works efficiently as a team member. Consults with physicians, RNs and other technologists to provide quality imaging services.
Adheres to a culture of safety. Washes hands and sanitizes equipment as directed.
Assure timeliness and accuracy when performing requested exams. Performs radiologic exams per protocol. Notifies appropriate ordering provider of recommended changes to ordered exam. Provides support to other modalities within the department as required
Performs diagnostic exams for all areas supported by the department of Radiology including the ED, OR, onsite and off-site radiology locations. Ensures all images are of excellent diagnostic quality. Images will include appropriate patient demographics, positioning, technique and laterality markers. In accordance with ALARA principals, patients will be appropriately shielded and imaged to minimize radiation dose.
Educates and mentors radiologic skills of new technologists and students. Evaluates clinical and technical proficiency.
Ability to successfully utilize information technology systems associated with role. Assures that images and documentation are complete and accurate in the patient medical record. Adheres to all hospital and department policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
Coordinates equipment service as required.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors consistent with the organizational standards. Demonstrates exemplary customer service.
Practices within the scope of the state of CT Radiologic license and ARRT (R) certification.
Performs other related duties as required.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Supports the patient check-in and check-out processes.
- Scheduling and coordinating all patient appointments.
- Answering and directing calls.
- Process pre-authorizations and pre-certifications.
- Prepare and files medical record.
- Provides cross coverage for other administrative roles.
- Maintains clinical files according to organization/department protocol.
- Processes patient related correspondence.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
CLINICAL SUPPORT
- Ensures efficient patient flow.
- Prepares treatment rooms and equipment for patient examinations.
- Provides appropriate procedural support following department specific guidelines.
- Performs initial intake of patient, up to and including: Interviews patient and family to obtain chief
- Performs daily Quality Controls (QC) for all Point of Care (POC) testing.
- Obtain specimens, accurately performs and records patient POC testing per policy.
- Under provider and/or RN direction, performs tracking and retrieval of patient lab/diagnostic testing results
- Under provider and/or RN direction, performs the administrative functions of the patient prescription
- Provides cross coverage for other appropriate clinical roles.
DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT
- Provide support as needed for departmental medical record audits.
- Cleans and stocks patient care rooms between patients.
- Maintains appropriate inventories of all medical supplies.
- Stocks and maintains all patient related forms and educational materials.
- Utilizes equipment appropriately and notifies Practice Manager in a timely fashion of equipment/facility
DOCUMENTATION
- Documentation is legible and falls within the appropriate MA scope/Organizational documentation
- Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms. Demonstrates accuracy in basic data entry
OTHER RELATED ACTIVITES
- Performs other duties as may be assigned to promote the health, safety and comfort of CT Children's
- Ability to travel to satellite locations may be required.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific
sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
- Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection
- Asks questions, clarifications, and assistance when needed and in situations that fall outside of the MA
- Demonstrates support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with CT Children's standards.
- Basic Understanding of CT Children's Policies and Procedures.
- Understanding of the organization's environment of care.
Special Considerations:
Those Medical Assistants hired as a "float" or exclusively for the satellites must demonstrate flexibility and knowledge of documentation/procedures/workflow in the various departments to maximally support the patient experience.
Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program accredited by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
Completion of medical assistant training program accredited by an accrediting body approved by the American Association for Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists (or completion of equivalent course of study provided by the military) preferred; if formal training program was not completed, then certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) granted by the American Medical Technologists is preferred.OR
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant training program is preferred.
