Xray Technologist

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The Xray Technologist performs a variety of tasks in the medical practice. As an Xray Technologist, you will be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. You will provide information to patients so they may utilize and benefit from the clinical service.

This is an onsite role working in The Villages, FL. You will report to a Supervisor, Clinic Administration.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs assigned patient care responsibilities, including: checking schedules and organizing patient flow, escorting patients to exam or procedure room, assisting patients with walking, undressing, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation, collecting patient history, performing screenings according to provider guidelines, assisting physicians and nurses with procedures, sharing patient information, relaying instructions to patients and families, answering calls and providing relevant information
• Performs assigned clerical responsibilities, including: sending and receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab reports, X-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information, completing forms and requisitions, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics, managing and updating electronic medical records to ensure completeness
• Performs assigned environmental responsibilities, including: setting up instruments and equipment according to protocols, cleaning exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits to maintain infection control, cleaning sterilizers according to the maintenance schedule and maintaining records, ordering, sorting, and storing supplies and restocking exam and procedure rooms
• Performs clinical medical assisting duties as allowed by state law, including: checking vital signs and instruments, preparing patients for physical exams, verifying prescriptions with physician orders, disposing of and monitoring biohazard waste, assisting with therapeutic modalities, performing laboratory procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines, applying quality control methods, conducting CLIA-waived testing, performing capillary puncture, handling specimens such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum samples and providing first aid.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Protects patients, self, and staff from radiation hazards.
• Performs X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, including : setting up and operating radiographic equipment, supporting medical diagnosis and treatment and implementing infection control procedures in the work area
• Selects appropriate ionizing factors for radiologic diagnosis.
• Adjusts and sets radiographic controls.
• Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific body parts as ordered by physicians.
• Sends X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains required records, including patient records and monthly reports.
• Performs quantity and quality control checks to ensure X-ray equipment meets legal, regulatory, and departmental standards.
• Complies with safety standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including identifying repair needs.
• Communicates with clinical and clerical team members to support a patient-centered practice.

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Required Qualifications

• Registration as a radiologic technologist R.T.(R) through the ARRT
• Documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office or facility.
• CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider Certification within 90 days of employment
• Continuing education as required to maintain active / clear license in good standing with the State of Florida and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Xray experience in the medical environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of quality assurance/quality improvement.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by sharing information with patients and families.
• Skill in positioning patients properly.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
• Retain information about patient care procedures.
• Project a pleasant and professional image.
• Prioritize and complete delegated tasks.
• Demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.
• Work with computer and use electronic medical records (EMR).
• Lift and position patients for the X-ray procedure.
• Notice detail in drawings and differences in shape and shadings

Additional Information

TB Statement

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$58,700 - $79,700 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

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