DIAGNOSTIC TECH/OCC HEALTH TECH

at  Riverside Medical Center

WE ARE HIRING!

At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess the knowledge to demonstrate competency to successfully complete a variety of diagnostic radiology procedures and maintain additional education in radiographic anatomy
• Ability to work in an automated environment required
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Phlebotomy recommended
• Previous ICD-10 and CPT coding experience preferredLICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduate of Committee or Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program in medical imaging or equivalent
• Active licensure from the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent for diagnostic categoryCPR recommended

Responsibilities:

• Applies radiation safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Assists with patient processing for physicals and physician-related visits.
• Correlates patient history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by Radiologist.
• Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
• Evaluates radiographic images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and anatomical markings.
• Orders radiology supplies and other supplies needed for the daily processing of patients.
• Performs daily QC on all radiology equipment and follows quality procedures.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomy.
• Administers subcutaneous injections as requested by physician.
• Answers telephone properly with a positive attitude and takes accurate messages.
• Assists physician and/or nurse with procedures.
• Cleans exam rooms with proper wipes and appropriate wet time guidelines.
• Collect and documents clinical data accurately and within guidelines of regulatory agency, health maintenance and other quality measures.
• Follows up with lab work, referrals, consults, and other testing.
• Greets patients timely and courteously and escorts them to the exam room.
• Performs and maintains all POCT competencies.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments as instructed by physician.
• Performs venipunctures and non-blood specimen collection.
• Provides patients follow up of lab results as directed by physician.
• Scans patient test results, records, and other paperwork timely and accurately in the correct folders.
• Schedule patient referral appointments and orders tests.
• Takes accurate patient vital signs.
• Collects all required patient information during rooming process in all applicable EMRs.
• Accurately reconciles patients immunization record in EMR (including ICARE records).
• Appropriately obtains and handles specimens including: labeling, form completion, transport to laboratories, and log maintenance. Performs quality controls for waived testing.
• Acknowledges and greets all customers timely with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Answers incoming calls promptly and ensures customer questions and concerns are addressed efficiently, and takes accurate messages.
• Assists patients with electronic registration wtihin the clinic setting.
• Assists with confirming all appointments.
• Scans patient records, test results, and other paperwork timely and accurately.
• Keeps front desk and reception areas ready for each working day and fully operational at the start of business hours.
• Maintaining pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all employees, patients, guests, vendors and visitors of Riverside Health Care.
• Maintains current knowledge of insurance coverages.
• Acknowledges and greets customers timely with a professional demeanor.
• Performs accurate computer data entry of patient demographics.
• Register patients according to clinic protocols including insurance verification and collecting payments.
• Schedules patient clinical and diagnostic appointments.
• Documents missed appointments in patient record.
• Collects information and supports the organizations quality measures and health maintenance.
• Ensures patient work queues are worked timely.
• Identifies patient’s need for additional information, and refers to appropriate healthcare resources.
• Assists physician and/or nurse with procedures for immediate care and occ med follows ACOEM protocols for worker’s compensation.
• Keeps current on all certifications (DOT, drug and alcohol, BAT, audio).

• Performs drug screens/BAT and assists physician in initial injury treatment.Performs electrocardiograms.Proficient in Agility software and occupational health paperwork.

• Credentials:
  Essential:

ACTIVITY/LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Average Hours per Week: 20 to 40+p> Shift: Days or evenings

• Applies radiation safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Assists with patient processing for physicals and physician-related visits.
• Correlates patient history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by Radiologist.
• Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
• Evaluates radiographic images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and anatomical markings.
• Orders radiology supplies and other supplies needed for the daily processing of patients.
• Performs daily QC on all radiology equipment and follows quality procedures.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomy.
• Administers subcutaneous injections as requested by physician.
• Answers telephone properly with a positive attitude and takes accurate messages.
• Assists physician and/or nurse with procedures.
• Cleans exam rooms with proper wipes and appropriate wet time guidelines.
• Collect and documents clinical data accurately and within guidelines of regulatory agency, health maintenance and other quality measures.
• Follows up with lab work, referrals, consults, and other testing.
• Greets patients timely and courteously and escorts them to the exam room.
• Performs and maintains all POCT competencies.
• Performs pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments as instructed by physician.
• Performs venipunctures and non-blood specimen collection.
• Provides patients follow up of lab results as directed by physician.
• Scans patient test results, records, and other paperwork timely and accurately in the correct folders.
• Schedule patient referral appointments and orders tests.
• Takes accurate patient vital signs.
• Collects all required patient information during rooming process in all applicable EMRs.
• Accurately reconciles patients immunization record in EMR (including ICARE records).
• Appropriately obtains and handles specimens including: labeling, form completion, transport to laboratories, and log maintenance. Performs quality controls for waived testing.
• Acknowledges and greets all customers timely with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Answers incoming calls promptly and ensures customer questions and concerns are addressed efficiently, and takes accurate messages.
• Assists patients with electronic registration wtihin the clinic setting.
• Assists with confirming all appointments.
• Scans patient records, test results, and other paperwork timely and accurately.
• Keeps front desk and reception areas ready for each working day and fully operational at the start of business hours.
• Maintaining pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all employees, patients, guests, vendors and visitors of Riverside Health Care.
• Maintains current knowledge of insurance coverages.
• Acknowledges and greets customers timely with a professional demeanor.
• Performs accurate computer data entry of patient demographics.
• Register patients according to clinic protocols including insurance verification and collecting payments.
• Schedules patient clinical and diagnostic appointments.
• Documents missed appointments in patient record.
• Collects information and supports the organizations quality measures and health maintenance.
• Ensures patient work queues are worked timely.
• Identifies patient’s need for additional information, and refers to appropriate healthcare resources.
• Assists physician and/or nurse with procedures for immediate care and occ med follows ACOEM protocols for worker’s compensation.
• Keeps current on all certifications (DOT, drug and alcohol, BAT, audio).
• Performs drug screens/BAT and assists physician in initial injury treatment.Performs electrocardiograms.Proficient in Agility software and occupational health paperwork