Radiology Technician Medexpress On Fairmont Parkway

Careers with MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients’ expectations. Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day from 8-8 with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to help patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what’s really important. We provide a broad scope of services including urgent care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health services. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re working together to help people live healthier lives and to help the health system work better for everyone. You can become part of our elite team almost anywhere with 250 MedExpress centers across the country and two administrative offices in Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Technologist, X-Ray Tech) is responsible for performing all Radiology services and other clinical duties. In addition, ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practitioners, front office and clinical staff.
MedExpress Core Responsibilities:

• Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring and Friendly
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs
• Utilizes genuine and positive communication to, make each customer feel informed, understood, and specia.
• An effective team member who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments
• Is able to keep up in the MedExpress environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion
• Pursue activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance

Primary Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:
  • Clinical duties are performed in accordance with the “Clinical Functions by Position” State document and according to onsite Provider direction and supervision
  • Perform accurate x-rays as ordered by the Provider while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA
  • Prepare and transmit images to the Radiologist for over-read, and report over-read results to providers
  • Retrieve and archive Radiographic Reports
  • Create/Burn CD’s in compliance with HIPAA regulations
  • At the direction of the Provider, completes orders per clinical functions by position. (State applicable)
  • Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history
  • Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc.
  • Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals
  • Apply the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems
  • Ensure the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff
  • Complete patient referrals daily
  • Proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and paper based documentation for all assessments and procedures
  • Comply with and follow policies and procedures as outlined by MedExpress
  • Maintains HIPAA at all times
  • Other duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.
• Learning and Ongoing Education:
  • Obtain and maintain certification to perform DOT UDS, BAT, hair testing, and other occupational health services as assigned
  • Maintain clinical skills and competency for all procedures
  • Maintain technical skills and apply new knowledge to position according to MedExpress policy
  • Maintain knowledge of Medical Terminology and standards of care
  • Maintain knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
  • Read and keep up-to-date on all ME Communications
  • Complete all assigned training
  • Documentation of competency is required for all role appropriate procedures, in addition to State specific licensure or certification as applicable
• Center Readiness and Maintenance:
  • Maintaining Quality Assurance of the radiology equipment and completion of Quality Control logs
  • Assist in maintaining all quality control, clinic inspection, and machine maintenance on a daily basis and report any and all discrepancies appropriately
  • Manage inventory of supplies; restock exam/procedure rooms
  • Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA and Department of Health)
  • Maintain and comply with all MedExpress, Optum and Urgent Care Accreditation site assessment requirements
  • Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards
  • Prepare patient rooms, set up instruments and equipment according to protocol
  • Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
  • Clean according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records
  • Work collaboratively with Area Clinical Leadership to complete administrative assignments, as time allows and knowledge base supports, such as chart audits, supply inventory, quality assurance assessment, etc.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Meet all other applicable requirements by law, including but not limited to all state requirements and, therefore, must be licensed and accredited by ARRT, and State, if applicable
• Maintain CEU/ CME’s as applicable for licensure
• Knowledge of PACS, Computed/Digital Radiography, documentation in an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System and basic computer programs
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, radiation safety measures, common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Knowledge of applicable radiology state rules and regulations
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations including OSHA and HIPAA requirements
• Knowledge of computerized information systems (EMR) used in clinical management settings
• Ability to accurately perform required x-rays as ordered by the Medical Provider/s
• Proven solid commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of clinical experience in related field
• Medical Assistant experience
• Ability to perform venipuncture and lab specimen collections experience
• Ability to work at least one Saturday per month

Working Relationships:

• Clinical Operations Managers and Directors
• Center Manager, center staffed based team-members including providers and non-providers
• Administrative clinical partners

Working Conditions:
Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting, the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Additional requirement: Travel to other Centers. Generally scheduled 12 hour shifts, hours may vary based on location and business needs. Hiring manager will provide details.
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