Radiologic Technologist - Express Care Knoxville

Carle Health • Peoria, IL, United States • 8h ago

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi

The Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant (collectively ‘Provider‘) with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a Provider and working closely with the Provider, other clinical staff, and direct patient care. Additionally, the Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for a variety of clerical and clinical functions, including performing diagnostic imaging, within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a strong customer service attitude. Acting as the patient advocate, the Clinical Care Attendant has continuous contact with Providers, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography within 1 year (1) - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA); Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Associate‘s Degree: Related Field; Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology, Work Experience:
Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Perform and/or assist with clinical procedures consistent with training and licensure under supervision of Provider in exam suite. Greet and welcome patients immediately upon arrival to the clinic. Escort patients back to exam suite. Complete patient registration and associated paperwork or assist in on-line registration as needed, based on patient need, ability and desire. Escort and perform patient check out upon completion of visit and assist patient with completion of patient satisfaction survey if needed at the time of check out.
Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management by performing diagnostic imaging in an ambulatory setting.
Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient’s chart and consistent with clinical protocol.
Offer patient convenience items (water, coffee, tea, warm blankets, etc.), to ensure patient is comfortable in exam suite and/or lobby.
Follow symptom initiated protocols in place for clinic operation. Perform labs as ordered/instructed either by protocols or provider direction.
If clinic offers Retail Medications, offer this option to patients and perform administration of prescription as directed by provider.
Review after visit summary and provide instructions to patient as instructed by Provider.
Call all patients back 48-72 hours post clinic visit to perform mandatory follow up phone call.
Consistent with Carle Health policy and as directed by Provider call patient with results reporting in a professional and courteous manner consistent with training and licensure.
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and sterilize as required.
Take, relay, and process messages from patient, Provider, pharmacy consistent with training and licensure.
Consistent with Carle Health policy maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
Perform quality control activities on radiation emitting equipment and darkroom equipment to ensure optimum image quality.
Complete appropriate forms for recordkeeping and properly store films.
Employ proper radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.Employee Development
Maintain Carle Health and department policies, procedures and objectives; performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
May serve other departments as assigned.
Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Perform all duties consistent with training and licensure.
Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we‘re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee‘s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $29.33per hour - $50.45per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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