Limited Scope/Radiologic Technologist

X-ray Technician

AFC Urgent Care of Longmont is seeking highly motivated X-ray Tech (LSRT/RT) for a full time position. This position also includes the ability to perform medical assisting tasks. The ideal candidate will be assertive, proactive, and interested in furthering their medical knowledge. Must be able to work a 12 hours shift. Open clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8-8 and Saturday-Sunday 8-5. Approx 4 weekend days per month will be required. This person should be willing to work in a fast passed environment as a team player. The ability to multitask is pivotal.

Xray Duties:

• Greet patient, ensure that the patient has removed all jewelry and metal objects, is wearing the appropriate medical gown and is not pregnant.
• Prepare and position the patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of the body as requested by the provider.
• Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Maintain a neat and clean working environment and ensure all supplies have been ordered and stocked.
• Process images and review for proper identification and quality control.
• Utilize both digital and non digital diagnostic imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with approved radiology techniques and all AFC policies and procedures.
• Prepare images for reading by provider as well as contact any additional providers if a second opinion is needed.
• Aid provider with prescribed patient treatments in accordance with approved standards, policies, procedures and protocol as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Complete forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Medical Assistant Duties:

• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved techniques.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and needs of the patient.
• Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately.
• Draw blood from patient's finger, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions.
• Administer IV fluids to patients (Training provided if not certified)
• Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines.
• Order and stock supplies weekly.
• Respond to all lab messages and call back requests; share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction.
• Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Respond to life saving situations based upon standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved techniques.
• Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as needed basis.
• Document past medical history assessment of patients.
• Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, medical assistant, and front desk.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Ensure work area is neat and clean, fully stocked and ensure all laundry items have been laundered and put away.
• Manage difficult and emotional customer situations with an emphasis on customer service.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations, respond promptly to customer needs.
• Treat people with respect, Inspire trust of others, work with integrity, and uphold organizational values.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Serve as Medical Receptionist or medical assistant if/when needed
• Adapt to change in work environment, manage competing demands

Job Type: Full-time Compensation: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour