X-Ray Tech/Limited Scope X-Ray Operator

Description

Riverland Community Health is a Federally-Qualified Health Center in St. Paul, where patients receive community-based Family Practice medical care in addition to mental health, dentistry, social work and other integrated services. When joining RCH, you become part of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming team who are dedicated to serving our patients and pursuing our mission to deliver excellent healthcare for all and training for the providers of tomorrow.

JOB SUMMARY:

The X-Ray Technician supports the Lab department by performing radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist providers in the diagnosis of injuries and disease. This position would also support the lab by being responsible for general Lab Technician duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

X-Ray Duties:

• Using proper radiation protection and precautions, prepares and operates radiographic equipment.
• Update policies and procedures when needed.
• Review maintenance records and make sure that they are being done in a timely manner.
• Review reject/repeat analysis and make sure policy is being followed.
• Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body as requested by the provider.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Positions patients to obtain appropriate radiographic exposures.
• Adjusts and sets Controls to prescribed specifications for proper timing of exposure.
• Checks X-rays for clarity of image and re-takes X-rays when needed.
• Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Maintains quantity and quality control checks to ensure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules and departmental policies.
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Maintain a neat and clean working environment and ensure all supplies have been ordered and stocked.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee, patient, and other privileged information regarding UFPHC business activities and according to HIPAA standards.
• Radiation Safety Officer reporting and oversight.
• All other Lab duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager
• Customer Service:
• Communicate in a manner consistent with positive patient relations.
• Demonstrate a welcome environment by smiling and making eye contact when greeting all patients and family members.
• Provide helpful assistance in anticipating and responding to the needs of all patients and family members.
• Remain calm under pressure and effectively deal with difficult people.
• Independently recognize, interpret, and evaluate situations and their level of urgency.
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Lab Tech Duties:
• Perform technical laboratory functions including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, hemoglobin A1C, point-of-care testing, kit testing.
• Prepare specimens to send to reference laboratory.
• Report test results following lab protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.
• Perform phlebotomy and capillary punctures on patients to obtain samples for testing in accordance with laboratory procedures and policies.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including analysis of proficiency testing samples, performing and documenting quality control, monitoring and distributing results according to established guidelines to ensure accuracy of tests performed in the laboratory.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance including troubleshooting and problem solving equipment malfunctions ensuring proper functioning of lab equipment.
• Monitor and requests laboratory supplies to ensure proper inventory to avoid interruption in service.
• Assist in training of new personnel as assigned to ensure established procedures are understood and followed. Documents training on training checklist.
• Answer incoming department calls and respond appropriately.
• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA, CLIA, and COLA regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employees, patient, and other privileged information regarding UFPHC business activities and according to HIPAA standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer/patient service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to details.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of the current trends and techniques of x-ray technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• X-Ray Operator License or Registered X-Ray Technologist
• Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance as X-Ray technician or equivalent position or equivalent experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) is preferred.
• CPR certification recommended.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a clinic office environment. Contact with staff, patients and outside agencies. Possible exposure to communicable disease and medical preparations common to clinic environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

A summary of our benefits include but are not limited to: health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, basic life insurance, voluntary additional life insurance, spousal and child insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a 403b retirement plan.

In addition, job offers made during flu season are conditioned on the candidate receiving the annual flu vaccination before their start date.

RCH is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.