Radiological Technologist/LMRT Urgent Care West Part Time Evenings
Etch
- Knoxville, United States
- On-site
- Part-time
- Mid Level
- Posted
The Limited Medical Radiology Tech (LMRT) certification performs a variety of duties to accommodate and support urgent care clinical staff in the provision of patient care. The LMRT performs all radiologic procedures and clinician orders in a timely and accurate manner adhering to all regulatory requirements.
About Etch
Come work where you can make a difference every day.
Responsibilities
- Represents Urgent Care by displaying a respectful and caring manner with patients and their families.
- Independently problem solves and utilizes resources to obtain patient information when patient is unable to communicate.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Creates a welcoming environment and acts as a patient advocate.
- Independently problem solves and utilizes resources to obtain patient information when patient is unable to communicate.
- Works as a member of a cross functional team which provides not only radiologic but also in-taking, lab testing, and clerical duties including cleaning / disinfecting exam rooms, scanning, and indexing as necessary.
- Translates provider’s orders into appropriate x-ray procedures.
- Prepares and positions patient correctly for each radiologic examination, assisting clinicians where appropriate.
- Utilizes radiology PACS system to enter data and appropriate technical factors.
- Coordinates and participates in a variety of patient care activities in the examination and treatment of patients to include: vital signs, intake, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and using standard equipment.
- Records data for medical record.
- Prepares and sets up medical supplies, instruments and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Performs various laboratory testing, daily controls and additional duties as needed.
- Works directly under supervision of the provider or registered nurse to provide uncompromising service to patients and community.
- Supports Patient Service Representatives by performing the patient registration process as needed.
- Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition; sets up, cleans and disinfects examination rooms; monitors and ensures appropriate inventory of medical supplies in examination rooms; replenishes as required.
- Ensures adequate and appropriate patient follow-up regarding prescriptions, referrals and diagnostic testing.
- Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing resource literature and referrals as needed.
- Complies with quality assurance, HIPAA, customer service, infection control, and safety guidelines and other policies as set forth.
- Interacts calmly, respectfully and in a friendly manner with other clinic staff.
- Refers patients to proper resources including transfer, follow up and appointments as directed by clinician.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently yet in conjunction with a team
- Ability to adapt to a changing and growing atmosphere
Courteous and professional demeanor
- Willingness to work as a team player to meet common goals of the department PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs.
- Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs.
- Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
Preferred
- Limited Medical Radiology Technician (LMRT) License 1 year of pediatric experience preferred BLS Required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to perform detail-oriented work
Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required.
