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Fresenius Medical Care · 2 days ago

Radiology Technologist - Azura Outpatient Surgery

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Fresenius Medical Care is a healthcare organization committed to providing quality patient care. They are seeking a Radiology Technologist to assist physicians in performing interventional radiology procedures, manage radiological equipment, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs various activities necessary for the preparation of the patient and the procedure room for the radiology procedures in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

Reviews patient specific procedure orders to determine materials/supplies that will be needed

Sets up/ stocks the procedure room/procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure and cleans procedure room post procedure, including but not limited to cleaning of equipment/machinery

Conducts all necessary preparations of the patient procedure room and documents when appropriate

Explains procedure to the patient, answers questions and addresses patient concerns

Assists with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping

Performs patient transfers and transports patient to and from procedure room

Inputs patient data into the C-Arm

Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures and administers fluoroscopy to enable the physician to see flow through the blood vessels to identify areas in need of intervention while maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient confidentiality

Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per the organization’s medication labeling policy

Processes x-ray images and archives to the image repository, CD or DVD to comply with the organization’s policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations

Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving the organization’s quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools

Assists with implementing the organization’s quality goals and facility specific action plans to achieve the organization’s quality standards

Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures. Maintains integrity of medical records, filing paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures and performing audits on a regular basis

Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics. Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary, and safe daily Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment daily before and after procedures

Makes recommendations regarding replacement of equipment and repairs

Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen, and rugs

Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent waste

Attends and participates in Governing Body, assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of data/material for meetings

Ensures effective communication with physicians

Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics

Works with the physicians and staff to ensure all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand

Addresses physician concerns in areas of responsibility

Assists in training and orienting new employees

Ensures patient billing is accurate and timely by reviewing all procedures, documenting patient equipment charges, and verifying CPT and ICD9 codes are correct

Assists with inventory, ordering of supplies and re-stocking of supplies

Acts as Radiation Safety Officer; monitors radiation badges and conducts in-services regarding radiation safety

Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

ARRT CertificationInterventional Radiology experienceC-Arm operationBLS certificationSterile techniquesInventory managementMicrosoft OfficeUltrasound equipment knowledgeUniversal precautions knowledge