About This Role
This role combines the responsibilities of an X-Ray Limited Scope & Medical Support Specialist, performing routine X-ray, medical, and testing procedures under the direct supervision of a clinician. It suits a detail-oriented individual who can provide efficient and accurate one-on-one patient care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a high-quality patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for radiologic procedures, escorting them to rooms, providing instructions, and assisting with positioning for X-rays
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure care, safety, and comfort during X-ray exams
- Operate radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images, positioning equipment and adjusting controls for exposure
- Take X-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety
- Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure the safety of patients and team members
- Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order and report malfunctions to the Center Operations Director
- Ensure all Radiology workflows are followed and all Radiology reports cross correctly to EMR
- Follow documentation procedures and complete required documentation related to patient X-ray visits
- Maintain all X-ray equipment, including calibration, QA/QC procedures, and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
- 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 (e.g., vaccines, injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing, respirator fit testing)
- Perform rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)
- Assist providers during examination and treatment
- Perform routine medical procedures as ordered by the treating clinician and triage emergent patients as needed
- Prepare and assist clinician with procedure setup 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, medical devices, and 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 the facility is not operating as expected
- In partnership with center leadership, assist with patient flow and volume
