Radiologic Technologist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Works under the supervision of the Urgent Care Supervisor or Area Manager with oversight by the Solano Diagnostics Imaging Manager.
• Performs general radiographic studies to established QA criteria.
• Produces radiographs and organizes images, completes required paperwork and charges.
• Assists with clerical and other duties as assigned.
• During times that radiologic studies are not being performed, moves to staffing as a Patient Services Representative for all duties until which time another study presents.
• Performs general front office duties of moderate Product and complexity including reception registration, appointment scheduling, insurance verification and medical records management functions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs radiographic examinations in accordance to established protocols.
• Assists and instructs patients prior and during examinations.
• Responsible for evaluating each study to ensure it meets required quality standards.
• Responsible for patient safety and well-being during examinations.
• Responsible for inspecting and cleaning equipment prior to use.
• Reports to supervisor equipment failures and/or malfunctions.
• Reports all patient complaints, discrepancies and drug reactions according to QA policies.
• Responsible for producing images, burning CD and occasional film printing, organizing paperwork and completing requisition data.
• Seeks out during down time, work in other areas of department throughout the day, such as: front desk duties, rooming patients, or assisting with other duties as needed, etc.
• Registration and Charge Entry.
• Gathers, updates and verifies a comprehensive package of registration and insurance/payer information and ensures accurate entry into the EMR.
• Provides information to patients regarding the selection process of a care provider, assists in determining insurance eligibility, co-payments, share of costs and other financial responsibilities for services rendered.
• Obtains signatures on required forms.
• Verifies and documents eligibility for all payers at the time of service.
• Reviews benefit plan/s with patient to determine specific allowances and/or restrictions based on services requested.
• Researches and answers inquiries related to claims, eligibility and referrals.
• Collects co-payments, deposits and fees, reconciling all payments at the end of their shift.
• Ensures the accuracy of demographic and insurance information in accordance with the policies, procedures and service expectations of each department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an JRCERT approved radiology course.

Licensure:

• California Certified Radiologic technologist (CRT) required, ARRT required. Current AHA or equivalent healthcare provider BLS Certification required.

Experience:

• Basic clerical and computer experience.
• New graduate eligible but prefer one year of experience in general radiology.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates the Client Way.
• The Client Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at Client Healthcare.
• The Client Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.

Physical Effort:  

• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee must be able to assist moving patients