Radiologic Technician/Medical Assistant

Company: Malibu Medical Group
Location: Malibu
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Radiologic Technician/Medical Assistant -Job ObjectiveThis position is responsible performing x-rays for diagnostic purposes, taking x-rays of patients' internal anatomy to aid physicians in diagnosing illnesses, diseases, or injuries. Explain x-ray procedures to patients and ensure that patients are exposed to limited amounts of radiation, while following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.Coordinating the care of the patient from escorting patient to exam room, performing vital signs, preparing patient for exam and discharge and for ensuring the accurate documentation of patient care activity. -Reports toOffice Manager, Chief Operating Officer, Medical DirectorSupervisory ResponsibilitiesN/A -Qualifications

• Education
• Required: California CRT, California Fluoroscopy license, and American Heart Association BLS.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
• Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant course completion. Experience
  • Required: 2-4 + years of clinical experience in radiology -Specific Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required
    • Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Understanding and knowledge of medical terminology.
    • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Safety practices, excellent customer service, computer literate (including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
    • Working knowledge of a wide variety of radiographic equipment
    • Ability to operate within operate within radiologic standards of care.
    • Excellent people skills in initiating and maintaining positive work relationships and the ability to deal with difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
    • Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team environment.Essential Responsibilities
    • Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
    • Prepare patients for radiologic procedures-Escort patients to dressing and x-ray
    • rooms, provide verbal and/or written instructions and assist patients in positioning correctly for Radiologic procedures.
    • Performs within the scope of practice for the professional license held.
    • Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during scan.
    • Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
    • Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
    • Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
    • Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Office Manager or supervisor.
    • Perform related administrative duties including completing necessary forms, notes and maintaining procedure logs.
    • Retrieve radiologic orders from and input related data into the electronic medical record.
    • Ensure confidentiality, always maintaining patient, team member, and employer confidentiality.
    • Following standard work, assists patients to exam/procedure rooms; obtains medical and social history, vital signs, height and weight, allergy information, medication reconciliation information and records data in EHR.
    • Assists providers so that appropriate preparation, examination, and diagnostic testing occur without error and without delay.
    • Processes patient referrals to other provider offices.
    • Prepares patient EMR charts timely and accurately.
    • Gathers reports, labs, studies or other data pertinent to upcoming patient appointments.
    • Places order for films, labs and other studies as appropriate, timely and accurately.
    • Collaborates with patient scheduling and schedules patients as needed.
    • Answers all patient questions and requests timely and appropriately.
    • Faxes and copies necessary information to insurance companies, other provider offices and other facilities as necessary.
    • -Records information accurately and timely in EHR.
    • Responds to patient pharmacy requests in collaboration with providers
    • Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

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