Position Summary:
Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management by performing diagnostic imaging in an ambulatory setting. Reference the Clinical Staffing Matrix for clarification of procedures, actions and processes that you are permitted to undertake according to the terms of your professional license.
Qualifications:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Strong interpersonal skills.Ability to work as a team member.Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.Able to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English. Strong computer skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills
Essential Functions:
- Clinical Imaging* Accurately perform diagnostic exams of patient as requested by provider using proper MA, KV, Time and Distance parameters.* Provide proper education of procedure to patients, their family, and others as needed * Employ proper radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. * Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination to patients.* Perform quality control activities on radiation emitting equipment and darkroom equipment to ensure optimum image quality.
- Administrative* Collect appropriate forms for recordkeeping * Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department).* Verify that an annual and successful inspection is performed by a Radiation Physicist.
- General* 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.* Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. * Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.* Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
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: human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
