Traveling Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

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***Relocation Assistance Available***

**Pay Rate $26 - $32 / hour Pay will be Commensurate with Experience**

**On days the Radiologic Technologist travels, they will receive a $2.00 an hour increase and mileage reimbursement**

ROLE & RESPONSIBILTIES:

Identifies and prepares patients for X-Ray exams
Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures for patient care population
Operates modality specific and technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records
Reviews patient history and shares any observations with Providers
Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions while following company’s policies
Keeps inventory and maintains supplies, to include stocking rooms
Knowledgeable about radiology equipment and ensures its proper operations
Minimize patients’ exposure to radiation during X- Ray Imaging through the application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients
Respond to and/or refer patient and pharmacy phone consultations, documenting appropriately in EMR
Travel - Responsible for monitoring traffic and road conditions to ensure prompt arrival time at the center requesting the x-ray. Responsible for sending over all reads to the radiology group, sharing those results with the provider, and documenting those results in the radiology binder. Must document travel time, mileage, etc appropriately
Manage and schedule patients’ appointments as needed
Offers and fills appropriate medications accurately in house as prescribed by physician
Collaborates with team on data and achieving length of stay goals for patient satisfaction and departmental goals
Assists with administrative and registration functions, when not performing radiological examinations
Consistently audits records for appropriate billing; identifies the correct procedure code is supported by diagnosis code
Accurately edits claims for modifiers in compliance with CMS, AMA, and CPT coding guidelines
Coordinates coding audits and addendums with registration staff for accurate and complete billing
Prepare patient(s) for and assist with examination and/or treatment
Perform triage and obtain vital signs
Obtain and accurately document patient history in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in timely manner
Collect and maintain all patient and business documents while always maintaining confidentiality
Collect routine laboratory specimens, urinalysis and/or oral swabs (to include point of care testing)
Train and assist with our Occupational Medicine service line utilizing our current EMR system, drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, respiratory fit, pulmonary function testing and/or abiding by the systems and/or protocols set forth by company
Understand and enforce standard health care regulatory requirements
Responsible for quality assurance program for compliance with CLIA waived laboratory and patient result trackers
Always ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance
Perform office procedures including all general administrative duties; ability to operate all office medical equipment
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved educational program
Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists credentials in Radiography (R).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Good communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills
Ability to use EMR, PACS and basic knowledge of computer programs
For SC/Prisma Health Urgent Care - Must have South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCQRSA) credentials.
Must possess valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and adequate, reliable transportation
Punctuality, communication, and reasonable response time is required
Required to travel within 10-15 miles of a clinic and will be required to respond during business hours
When not traveling between locations, the RT will remain at their assigned home clinic (or the clinic last performing an x-ray until the need for another x-ray arises) and perform the duties as in-house RT/CSR
Upon being notified by a nearby center that a patient is present needing an x-ray, the RT will be notified and arrive to that site within a reasonable amount of time (25 minutes or less depending on travel time). Any delays should be reported immediately to their supervisor

INDPH

Experience
Preferred
1 - 3 years: Radiologic Technologists
1 - 3 years: Urgent Care
Education
Preferred
Associates or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
XRAY Certification
Preferred
BLS Certification
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals