Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) - Express Care
Company: CARLE
Location: Peoria
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
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.
- Clinical Excellence/Patient CarePerform 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 Aidarex, 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 UPC 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 UPC 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 DevelopmentMaintain UPC 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 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 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 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.
Keywords: CARLE, Peoria , Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) - Express Care, Other , Peoria, Illinois
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