Radiology Tech-Urgent Care/RN-LRT/LPN-LRT

Work Status Details: Part Time Benefit Eligible | 48.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Exempt from Overtime: Non-Exempt

Shift Details: Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7 am-7 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9 am-5 pm. Every 3rd weekend rotation.

Department: Urgent Care FRPS | Reports To: Clinic Manager-Occupational Health

The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care. As a provider-led multispecialty healthcare team, Faith Health - Physician Services is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive services to the people of Northeast Nebraska.

Summary:

RN/LPN-LRT:

The RN/LPN/Limited Radiologic Technologist will assist with the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating of patient care in the clinic practice setting. Responsible for documentation of interventions, outcomes, and patient/family education. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide continuity of care. The RN/Limited Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the direction and assignment of nursing interventions that may be performed by others. Performs radiographic procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease and injuries. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care and is accountable to the policies and procedures of the organization.


Rad Tech: Under direct supervision, performs radiographic procedures ordered by a medical provider to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. Directly responsible for obtaining radiographic studies and development or processing of those studies into quality images to ensure accurate patient diagnoses. The Radiology Technologist works effectively with patients and patients' families and maintains a cooperative relationship with departmental personnel.

The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:


1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:


☒ Neonate (birth - 28 days)


☒ Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)


☒ Pediatric/Child (1 year - 12 years)


☒ Adolescent (12 years - 18 years)


☒ Adult (18 years - 65 years)


☒ Geriatric (over 65 years)

• Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
• Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
• Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
• Provides necessary safety measures.
• Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making.

2. Rad Tech: Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Faith Health Urgent Care Clinic as defined in the scope of practice, to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to, the age of the patient served.

• Perform routine radiographic procedures according to clinic policies and procedures.
• Produce quality radiographic images through selection of the appropriate calibration and technique and by ensuring proper development and/or processing of all images.
• Maintain knowledge of anatomy and pathology in order to produce high quality images.
• Proficiently operate all functions of radiographic equipment.
• Select and manipulate appropriate technical factors to obtain quality radiographic images.
• Ensure that procedures are completed in a prompt manner, from receipt of orders through processing of images to ensure optimum interpretation of all images.
• Review images and adjust technical factors, as appropriate, to assist with patient diagnosis.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic processor mechanics; recognize the appearance of contaminated chemistry and/or related chemical artifacts on images and notify bioelectronics personnel when necessary for adjustments or repairs of equipment.
• Ensure proper radiation protection methods are in place at all times to protect patients, staff and self, according to prescribed safety standards.
• Utilize effective patient care and communication skills to obtain optimum patient rapport.
• Monitor patient condition and take appropriate action to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Work to ensure patient comfort, safety and modesty throughout all procedures.
• Practice sterile technique, when appropriate, to prevent cross-contamination of patients, staff and equipment.
• Maintain adequate supply of inventory in work areas and notify supervisor when additional supplies are required.
• Identify all images with accurate, compete and readable information (i.e. patient identification, left, right, supine or upright views, date, time, etc.).
• Record patient history and examination information as required; consistently monitor orders and requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.
• Wear film badges to assure compliance with radiation safety monitoring standards.
• Use protective devices and techniques according to radiation safety policies and guidelines.
• Ensure the safety of other staff members, patients and visitors in unshielded areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of radiology rooms, equipment and work areas.
• Perform clerical duties as necessary.
• Assist with transportation of patients to and from the radiology rooms as required.

RN Essential Duties:

• Consistently demonstrate competent use of the nursing process to assess, prioritize, formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt the interdisciplinary plan of care to meet the patient's age-specific needs.

• Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making as appropriate.

• Use population specific knowledge to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meeting the needs of age groups served.

• Consistently and skillfully perform and documents physical screening and tests, including but not limited to, EKG, auditory, glucometer, collection of cultures, venipunctures, urine testing, and TB testing.

• Assist the Physician with biopsies, cystoscopies, CMG's, cast application and removal, injections and other procedures as directed.

• Schedule surgery and obtain appropriate insurance authorizations for surgery and tests.

• Order supplies for the clinic.

• Clean and process clinic instruments and equipment.

• Formulate and initiate patient plans of care as appropriate and provide continuity of care to meet the age specific needs.

• Includes and communicates the plan of care to patient, family, significant others and relays pertinent information through appropriate documentation and referral to other health care team members.

• Carry out physician orders within scope of practice.

• Records information on the patient record in accordance with charting and regulatory guidelines.

• Recognizes changes in patient status based on interpretation of assessments and carries out physician orders.

• Accurately and skillfully performs and documents all procedures and treatments administered to patients during their clinic visit.

• Delegate and assign appropriate aspects of patient care.

• Organize and adjust workload to meet the needs of the clinic and maintain patient flow.

• Make appointment call backs to patient/family with appropriate documentation.

• Appropriately utilizes a triage process for patient call-ins with appropriate documentation.

• Call in medication orders from physicians to appropriate pharmacy when needed. Make appointments for patients as ordered by physicians. Communicate instructions to patients and others as necessary with appropriate documentation.

• Review, process and call patients with pending lab x-ray and drug screen results after physician review of those results.

• Administer IV fluids as appropriate.

• Calculate and verify dosage for drug administration.

• Identify educational needs for patient/family.

• Use available teaching aids to implement teaching plans for assigned patient/family and revises the plan based on evaluation of effectiveness.

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment.

• Assess patient/family level of understanding of their rights and responsibilities as healthcare consumers and includes them in decision making.

• Advocate for patient's needs through communication and the interdisciplinary planning process.

• Contribute to the caring environment in the workplace.

• Assist with implementation of policies and standards from professional and/or specialty organizations in the practice setting.

• Increase knowledge about the ethical/legal/professional standards of nursing.

• Promote the profession of nursing in the community.

• Demonstrate professional accountability.

• Work to maintain positive team relationships with co-workers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and offer solutions.

LPN Essential Duties:

• Consistently demonstrate competent use of the nursing process to assess, prioritize, formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt the interdisciplinary plan of care to meet the patient's age-specific needs.

• Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served.

• Upon presentation, consistently and accurately perform and document vital signs, chief complaint, and medical/psychosocial history (to include allergies).

• Consistently and skillfully perform and document physical screening and tests, including but not limited to, EKG, audiometry, glucometer, collection of cultures, urine testing, and TB testing.

• Assist the provider with biopsies, cystoscopies, CMG's, cast application and removal, injections and other procedures as directed.

• Accurately perform and document all procedures and treatments administered to patients during clinic visits, includes application of dressing and supportive devices.

• Schedule surgery and obtain appropriate insurance authorizations.

• Order supplies necessary for the clinic.

• Clean and process clinic instruments and equipment.

• Participate in the discharge plan as appropriate and provides continuity of care to meet the patient's changing needs and monitors the outcomes.

• Contribute to and communicate the plan of care with patient/family/significant other and relay pertinent information through appropriate documentation and communication.

• Carry out provider orders within the scope of nursing practice.

• Call, e-prescribe of fax in medication orders from provider to appropriate pharmacy and document those orders.

• Complete medical records with appropriate codes, charges and documentation per policy.

• Record information on the patient record in accordance with accepted standards and regulatory guidelines.

• Recognize changes in patient status, based on assessments, and communicate with the provider.

• Perform technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures.

• Initiate appropriate nursing action in crisis or emergency situations.

• Provide appropriate patient care under direct supervision of the provider or Registered Nurse.

• Contribute to the education of patients, families, significant others in order to meet the identified educational needs by utilizing available resources.

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment.

• Participate in the assessment of patient/family's level of understanding of their rights and responsibilities as healthcare consumers and includes them in decision-making.

• Contributes to the education of patients, families, significant others in order to meet the identified educational needs by utilizing available resources.

• Assist in identifying patient's needs through communication and the interdisciplinary planning process.

• Contribute to the caring environment of the workplace.

• Assist with implementation of policies and standards from professional and/or specialty organizations in the practice setting.

• Increase knowledge about the ethical, legal and professional standards of nursing.

• Promote the profession of nursing in the community.

• Demonstrate professional accountability.

• Work to maintain positive team relationships with coworkers, providers and other members of the healthcare team.

• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and offer solutions.

• Facilitate the implementation of change projects.

• Enhance the collegial environment of the clinic in a positive manner.

Limited Radiologic Technologist Essential Duties:

• Positions patient and/or equipment to efficiently obtain high quality radiographs.

• Perform proper views for each exam according to department protocol.

• Ensure appropriate consent forms are signed by the patient or responsible party for contrast procedures.

• Assist physician and technologists with Radiologic procedures. Coordinate procedures with appropriate departments and personnel as needed.

• Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.

• Maintain knowledge of anatomy and pathology in order to produce high quality images.

• Proficiently operate all functions of radiographic equipment.

• Maintain proficiency in diagnostic radiography.

• Select and manipulate proper technical factors to obtain quality images.

• Ensure exams are completed in a prompt manner from receipt or requisition & imaging for interpretation.

• Review images and adjust technical factors or patient positions as needed to assist in diagnosis.

• Uses filtration devices (i.e., boluses, filters), FFD, film-screen combinations, photocell selection, etc. to obtain highest quality images.

• Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.

• Utilizes effective patient care and communication skills to obtain optimum patient rapport.

• Monitor patient condition and take appropriate action to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Ensure patient comfort, safety and modesty throughout procedures.

• Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.

• Maintain adequate supply inventory in work area, restocking as needed. Notify supervisor of inadequate supplies. Properly warm up equipment.

• Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.

• Maintain data for the Radiology Information System by accurately entering patient, exam, view and supply data.

• Identify images with accurate, complete, and readable information (patient ID information, Lt/Rt, time, supine/upright, etc.)

• Record patient history and exam information on the requisition as required; consistently monitor requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.

• Comply with radiation safety guidelines.

• Wears a film badge to assure compliance with ALARA standards.

• Uses protective devices (i.e., aprons, gloves) and techniques according to department radiation safety guidelines.

• Ensure safety of other personnel and visitors required to remain in unshielded areas.

• Uses beam restriction devices to consistently minimize radiation exposure to patients.

• Maintains cleanliness of rooms, equipment, and other work areas.

• Perform clerical and receptionist tasks.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other information:

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program required.

EDUCATION FIELD OF STUDY:

Radiologic Technology required.

Nursing preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or temporary from the State of Nebraska required.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or temporary from the State of Nebraska required.

Limited Radiographer License from the State of Nebraska obtained within one year from date of hire. License must include Core, Chest and Extremities. Skull and Spine may


be required based on department need required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.

Previous Experience Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Previous clinical experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

SKILLS:

Language Skills - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.

Computer Skills - Ability to use computers and related technology efficiently required.

Customer Service required.

Time Management - Ability to manage time and tasks efficiently required.

Interpersonal Skills - Ability to socially interact and communicate with others in a positive and professional manner required.

Other Certifications/Requirements

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.

Current Medical Radiographer license or temporary permit from the State of Nebraska required.


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