What are the responsibilities and job description for the X Ray Technologist Limited Scope position at Concentra?
Overview
Monday - Friday 8a-5:30p
Up to $1500 sign on bonus
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Do you want to apply your skills and knowledge of (operations, healthcare, etc.) to help improve the health of America's workforce? With a national footprint of more than 500 medical centers and more than 130 onsite clinics nationwide, Concentra colleagues are fueled by our drive to provide an exceptional experience for our customers and exceptional care for their employees.
The Medical Support Specialist & Non-Licensed X Ray Technician performs routine medical and testing procedures under direct supervision of the treating clinician as well as supports in other areas of the facility as needed including registration and referral management. This position will also perform routine X-ray examinations in accordance with Concentra policies, practices, and procedures and applicable regulations. This role requires efficient and accurate delivery of one-on-one patient care while thriving in a fast-paced environment. The MSS ensures that every patient is treated with quality clinical care and receives an excellent patient experience from welcoming, respectful, and skillful colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
- Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing
- Perform rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)
- Assist providers during examination and treatment
- Responsible for performing routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician as well as triaging emergent patients as needed
- Prepare and assist clinician with procedure set up and injury care
- Apply bandages, dressings and splints as ordered by the treating clinician
- Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician in accordance with state regulations
- Complete quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center
- Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms
- Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
- Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected
- In partnership with center leadership, assist with patient flow and volume
- Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit
- Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care and proper record keeping
- Ensure accuracy in documentation
- Perform front office duties: greet patients, obtain authorization, check in/out, communicate wait times, answer multiline telephone system, and distribute employer results/paperwork as needed
- Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules
- Attend center staff meetings or huddles as required
- Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility
- Complete any applicable training including but not limited to clinical competency training that occurs monthly.
X Ray Technician Duties
- Prepare patients for X-Ray exam, position patients based upon the type of procedure to be performed
- Administer imaging exams as ordered by the treating clinician which may include X-Rays, sonograms, CT scans, etc.
- Adjust switches regulating length and intensity of exposure
- Maintain quality assurance by performing appropriate validity tests and keeping quality assurance records, as required by Concentra X-Ray Compliance Manual
- Maintain radiological film files and storage, pulls X-Rays as requested for referrals and/or copying
- Keep logs for X-Rays sent out for referrals
- Administer drugs or chemical mixtures orally or as enemas to render organs opaque
- Assist in treating diseased or affected areas of body under supervision of Physician, by exposing area to specified concentrations of X-Rays for prescribed periods of time
- Prepare reports and maintains records of services rendered and X-Rays sent out for referrals.
- Assist providers during examination and treatment
- Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
- Complete quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center
- Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected
- Manage patient flow and volume ensuring patients are informed of expected wait times
- Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care such as greeting patients, obtaining authorization, check in/out, communicating wait times and proper record keeping and documentation
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited school (credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations) or Military Medical Specialist with current Medical Assistant credentials in the state of employment in accordance with state requirements and applicable regulations
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Job-related Experience
- Customarily has at least six months or more of medical assistant experience with knowledge of medical procedures and medical terminology
- Customarily has at least six months of demonstrated experience in X-Ray and familiarity with routine medical procedures
- Working knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific) is preferred with prior medical office, healthcare and/or customer service-related experience.
Physical/vision requirements
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Helps lift patients weighting up to 300 pounds to place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Specific vision abilities required for this job include vision acuity at least normal or corrected vision, the ability to adjust focus and have color translation perception, the ability to discern the differences in color that allows to operate equipment and review documents/developed films.
Additional Data
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Days Offered
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Discounts
