PURPOSE: Performs and processes medical digital images, position patients for exams, transports patients, and provides other routine assistance to radiology staff in a medical center by performing the following duties.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:  (X-Ray tech license required)Temp license acceptable 

EXPERIENCE:   One year medical office experience.   

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (include, but are not limited to)

• Acquires digital radiographic images as ordered by clinicians by use of x-ray machines
•  Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient, moving equipment into specified position and 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
• Reviews for proper identification and quality check
• Prepares digital imaging for reading by physicians
• Transports patients from radiologic diagnostic procedures to exam room.
• Uploads images to patient chart if necessary
• Burns CD’s requested by patient after release is obtained
• Files films, discs and records if necessary
• Maintains a clean work station by sanitizing in between each patient and at the end of every shift

KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures and other regulatory policies
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment
• Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette
• Electronic medical systems is a plus, including Athena/Centricity, Medi-Tech and the like

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to react calmly and effectively under stress
• Develops and maintains effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities , work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism
• Promotes teamwork through collaboration
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Represents the clinic in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues