Job Description

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS (EXTERNAL CANDIDATES)

• Operating imaging equipment and adjusting settings to capture high-quality diagnostic images
• Position patients accurately and perform imaging study as ordered
• Follow safety guidelines to protect patients and staff from unnecessary radiation exposure
• Review and evaluate images for clarity and diagnostic quality
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities as required

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma
• Radiology Technologist Degree
• Certified by ARRT

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years radiology experience preferred
• Physician office experience preferred

of Position: Performs quality x-rays in a timely manner

Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for radiology procedures.
• Import outside patient radiology exams into PACS system.
• Maintain patient safety.
• Maintain film badges.
• Communicate with patients and other medical facilities regarding radiology tests/films and CD’s.
• Assist with patient flow by rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Prepare patient for examination by practitioner.
• Assure the radiology area is clean and organized.
• Observe and comply with all OAM personnel policies and procedures.
• Communicate and interact effectively with patients and families, physicians, peers and other team members to maximize successful patient outcomes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient and staff related information.
• Follow compliance and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform Quality Control measures as needed
• Formulating and understanding repeat analysis
• Maintain supplies within Radiology
• Communicate equipment errors and malfunctions with MMC Bio-Med or appropriate service engineers

Qualifications, Credentials and Skills:

• Current AART certification.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Excellent patient care skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Verbal and written skills necessary to communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, patients, insurance companies and physician office personnel.
• Project and maintain a positive image in telephone interactions with patients, insurance companies, other health care providers and coworkers and maintain an appearance of composure under stressful situations.
• Basic computer, calculator, fax, copier skills.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work as a team member of various work groups and multi-disciplinary problem solving teams.
• Ability to hear and communicate via telephone with patients and staff.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, work independently without close supervision and respond to concerns of others with tact.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties, shifting suddenly to new tasks as priorities change, adjusting work schedule to reflect changing situations and requirements.
• Ability to concentrate in a busy work area.

Foundational Values:

• Observe and comply with OAM Core Values.
• Provide professional and friendly atmosphere.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Introduce self when greeting patients and visitors in person or via telephone.
• Follow appropriate chain of command for reporting issues such as grievances, patient complaints and staffing issues.
• Use time effectively.
• Treat all people fairly regardless of age, race, sex, disability, religion, etc.