Radiology Technologist - Float (Per Diem)

This position is Per Diem
JOB PURPOSE: Performs Digital Radiographic procedures that demonstrate high quality images on all patient types. Performs the requested Radiographic exams on the correct patient and selects the proper technical settings for each individual patient.
The primary goal of the El Rio Health Radiology Technologist is to support El Rio's Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.
Essential Job Functions:

• Performs radiographic procedures as per written Providers' orders.
• Utilizes proper patient shielding at all times without exception.
• Reviews completed images for diagnostic accuracy.
• Identifies needed adjustments for repeated images to ensure a quality diagnostic image.
• Provides a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately address or inform management of safety issues or potential hazards; adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participate in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
• Ensures the correct patient is examined by using three patient identifiers including name, date of birth and reason for visit.
• Enters correct patient information into various computer programs to aid identification of the patient's exam.
• Rotates through other El Rio clinic sites to maintain familiarity with different x-ray units.
• Maintains a clean, neat professional work environment.
• Maintains exceptional level of customer service; address and resolve complaints; serve as an example by providing excellent service to internal and external customers, employees and patients. Demonstrate and model El Rio Behavioral Standards in all interactions with patients, co-workers, and visitors.
• Demonstrates service excellence with AIDET principles consistently applied with all patients, community members, co-workers and colleagues.
• Reviews job description and performance goals with department manager annually.
• Initiates phone calls to Providers and nursing staff to clarify patient orders.
• Greets all customers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Explains procedures to patients in order to reduce anxiety and improve patient's outcomes.
• Embraces and promotes a professional working environment based on understanding and respect for diversity and multi-culturalism in all of its forms; demonstrates sensitivity, acknowledges varied beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and customs, and encourages communication and appreciation of all forms of diversity.
• Works in collaboration with the providers and nursing staff to achieve the expectations of the Radiology Department.
• Provides group tours on the various radiology services available at various El Rio clinics.
• Participates in various cancer activities scheduled throughout the year.
• Consistently completes work on time without reliance on overtime.
• Provides correct billing information (CPT codes, ICD-9 codes).
• Matches the exam with the provider order.
• Completes/closes all exams in order to send correct billing information to the Business Office.
• Maintains professional radiology society memberships and stays in good standing.
• Learns new computer programs as they become available.
• Implements new computer programs into daily workflow as to assure quality patient care.
• Contributes to team effort; and complies with all facility policies and procedures including but not limited to those addressing HIPAA and Compliance and performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• In support of the Mission and Vision of El Rio Health, will at all times represent themselves as a professional role model of El Rio Health serving as a positive informational source for members of the community.
• Supports El Rio by participating in community events which promote good health and which contribute to a broader awareness and understanding of El Rio Health and the many services provided to the community.
• Participates in all appropriate health care activities related to El Rio Health on a local, state, and national level to maintain and enhance El Rio's image with health agencies, professional associations, and the public.
• Ensures and supports the cost effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
• Employees must maintain their skills proficiency with El Rio operating systems and/or software programs by adapting to changing requirements and successfully learning and demonstrating new skills in response to software, system, and program improvements or upgrades.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that the minimum essential functions and basic duties have been included to successfully perform the duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities of this position. Additional functions, duties, tasks, or requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate to meet organizational operations. The essential job functions and responsibilities align with El Rio Health's Cultural Beliefs:
Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Graduate from Accredited School of X-Ray Technology.
• Currently registered with the State of Arizona with the Medical Radiologic Board of Examiners.
• One (1) year experience in a radiology department in a hospital or clinic setting.

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Employees in this position may be required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver's license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) Certificate.
• Currently registered with the ADHS (Arizona Dept. of Health Services) Bureau of Special Licensing with a certification as medical radiologic technologist (CRT).
• A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) from an approved program

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

• Associate's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• Three years (3) prior hospital experience in a radiology department in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Bilingual, with the ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish preferred.

El Rio Health is a diverse and inclusive organization. We are invested in helping you and your family Create Tomorrow.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
El Rio Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, military status, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
El Rio Health requires all employees (except those 100% working remotely) to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. If the prospective employee does not possess this prior to hire, fingerprint application must be completed within 7 days post hire.
All employees are strongly recommended to obtain Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, and maintain vaccination status (i.e. boosters as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination.
Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law, all employees are required to follow El Rio Health Clinic's masking and PPE policies (N95 preferred) when interacting with patients, co-workers, visitors, vendors, etc.
All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.
El Rio Health is a Non-profit 501 (c3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.
Other details

• Job Family Technician
• Pay Type Hourly
• Required Education Certification

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