Chief Radiologic Technologist jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

QuickVisit Urgent Care - Newton and/or Grinnell, Iowa 

QuickVisit Urgent Care is here to provide accessible, affordable healthcare in your hometown for all ages. We offer a broad range of services such as onsite x-ray, health management, cold and flu treatment, sutures, and much more. We are currently looking for PRN Rad Tech or LMRT to join our team! 

Overall Responsibility:

The X-Ray Tech or LMRT is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients. The duties shall include performing initial clinical evaluations as well as directed procedures for urgent care procedures. This position will perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement using knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The Tech will prepare patients for continued medical evaluation by advanced registered nurse practitioners by taking a brief history, establishing vital signs, recording appropriate documentation.      

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner.
• Ability to check patients in and out at the front desk to ensure patient flow and when needed
• Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
• Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/ hazardous situations
• Provides timely follow up regarding lab and x-ray results
• Assists with patient check-in/out procedures when necessary
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history, current medications, allergies, and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
• Administer any medication as ordered by the provider and within your licensure/certification
• Laboratory duties- Perform CLIA-waived lab test, draw blood and collect and label specimens for any send out labs; Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques
• Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Center Manager or designee on duty
• Follows documentation procedures and completes required paperwork related to patient visit
• Maintains examination room and stocks if necessary
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and patient confidentiality policies
• Phlebotomy, injections, medical procedures and laboratory procedures appropriate for the level of training under the direction of a clinician
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Acts with honesty and integrity in all business transactions, including, but not limited to, employment applications/resumes, patient records, time records, and financial transactions
• Must maintain regular and sustained attendance.
• Performs radiologic imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the clinic
• Completes and signs Patient Screening form and explains the procedure to the patient.
• Maintains patient care, comfort, and safety
• Provide images to the facility in the desired site format.
• Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems. Calls for service and notifies all pertinent team members.
• Maintains a clean environment inside the facility.
• Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved two-year Radiologic Technology program
• OR LMRT Certification 
• BLS 
• 1 year experience preferred

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
• Ability to work all shifts including, day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher when appropriate.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff.
• Must be willing and able to assist the Radiologist in his/her interpretation of exams.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds as well as assist with patient maneuvering.

Schedule:

• 12 Hour Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Benefit:

• Employee Discount Program – Free visits to you and discounted care for your family!  

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

QuickVisit is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race (including discrimination on the basis of a person's hair texture or protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race, such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), marital status, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.