Job Description
Position Summary The X-Ray Technician functions as a Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (BXMO) with responsibility for operating X-Ray equipment for the purpose of diagnosing and treating patient disease/injury by the primary care provider. The BXMO will practice under the direct supervision and control of a licensed practitioner, only in that practitioner's office.
Description of Primary Responsibilities - Responsible for patient care
- Provide necessary medical services to patients of Palms Medical Group (PMG) within his/her scope of practice in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG and Florida State Statute 468.302.
- Maintain the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with up to date documentation of services provided.
- Exhibit professionalism when greeting and escorting patients to X-Ray suite.
- Perform basic radiological procedures.
- Provide patient with digital disc of X-Ray if indicated.
- Responsible for inventory management
- Maintain knowledge of inventory procedures and submit any order requests to the VP of Business Continuity & Client Relations and designated Clinical Care Coordinator.
- Maintain X-Ray suite, and order and restock radiological supplies.
- Maintain responsibility for the overall operation of the X-Ray suite.
- Maintain orderly and professional work areas.
- Responsible for administrative duties
- Maintain X-Ray tracking logs.
- Observe and follow OSHA standards and PMG Infection Control/Safety protocol.
- Promptly fax orders to Doctor's Imaging Group along with patient encounter form before releasing the patient from the clinic.
- Assist the Clinical Care Coordinator Regional Manager or VP of Practice Management with data collection as necessary.
- Assist with audits, administer and collect surveys, and follow up with red charts as directed by the Clinical Care Coordinator.
- Perform any other duty assigned by the Clinical Care Coordinator, Regional Manager or VP of Practice Management or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.
- Read and adhere to the Clinical Policy Manual.
Requirements
Description of Primary Attributes General Development: - Must be organized, self-motivated and detailed oriented.
- Job duties require the ability to both work independently and as part of a team.
- May be expected to travel to and provide coverage for other PMG clinics during BXMO absences.
Professional & Technical Knowledge: - 1. Exhibit competency when utilizing the following equipment:
- Radiation Protective Equipment
- Digital X-Ray
- Image Receptors
- Factor Selection
- Copying Digital Image onto a CD
- ECG
- PFT
- In-house hemoglobin
- Lab centrifuge
- AED
- Autoclave
- Vital Sign Machine
- Nebulizer and accessories
- Blood Glucometer
- INR
- In-house hemoglobin A1c
- Oxygen tanks and accessories
- 2. Comply with job competencies and skill check-offs as part of annual evaluation.
- 3. Expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite products, including Word and Excel and demonstrate other basic computer proficiencies.
Licenses & Certifications: - High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Current Basic X-Ray Machine Operators License (BXMO) in the State of Florida
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in Primary Care setting preferred
- Current BLS (basic life support) Certification
- CNA/LPN/RN License
Communications Skills: Effectively communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors
Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands: - Standing for long periods of time
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Viewing a computer monitor for long periods of time
- Bending
- Stretching / Reaching
- Walking short distances
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Operating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones and copy machines)
- Reading forms / Instructions / Patients Charts
- Communicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephone
- Exposure to potentially violent / irate patients
- Health / Safety Consideration of Position
- Exposure to chemical infectious / contagious illness
- Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution
- Exposure to X-Ray radiation
- Exposure to a variety of scents and odors
- Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws
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