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The Villages Health · 3 months ago

Experience a Company Culture Full of RewardsX-Ray Tech

The Villages, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

The Villages Health is a patient-centered primary care driven, multi-specialty medical group dedicated to empowering communities through healthcare. They are seeking an X-Ray Technician who will be responsible for performing X-rays, assisting with patient care, and maintaining medical records while ensuring a safe and efficient clinical environment.

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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients and staff calmly and pleasantly

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, undressing and dressing, collecting specimens; preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information

Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; managing and updating electronic medical record to ensure that information is complete

Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to protocols; cleaning visit/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms

Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs or instruments; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with home care; laboratory procedures including Occupationa1 Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography emergency triage) and first aid

Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards

Performs X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area

Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians. Sends X-rays to appropriate medical staff

Maintains required records including patient records, and monthly reports. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards

Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs

Communicates with other team members in clinical and clerical area to provide a successful patient centered practice

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Radiologic Technologist R.T.(R)Basic Machine Operator (BMO)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)CPR CertificationX-ray experiencePhlebotomy skillsIV skillsPatient educationInfection controlElectronic Medical Records (EMR)

Required

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required

Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting and/or certified medical assistant certification and Basic Machine Operator (BMO) licensed by the State of Florida

OR Registration as a radiologic technologist R.T.(R) by the State of Florida or Basic Machine Operator (BMO) and licensed by the State of Florida is a requirement

Documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office or facility

Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified medical assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), and Basic Machine Operator (BMO) licensed by the State of Florida

OR Registered as a Radiologic Technologist R.T.(R) and licensed by the State of Florida

Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis)

Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures

Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice

Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families

Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement

Knowledge of quality assurance/quality improvement

Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately as listed above

Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions

Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families

Skill in positioning patients properly

Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor

Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures

Ability to communicate calmly and clearly with patients

Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures

Ability to project a pleasant and professional image

Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks

Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others

Ability to work with computer and effectively use electronic medical records (EMR)

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to lift and position patients for the X-ray procedure required

Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shape and shadings

Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

X-ray experience in the medical environment preferred

Continuing education as required to maintain an active / clear license in good standing with the State of Florida and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

Learns and is proficient in phlebotomy and IV skills

Administers injections

Performs pulmonary function testing, holter monitors, ear lavage, EKG, diabetic eye exam

Knowledge of or experience with developing policies and protocols preferred