Radiology Tech - Middletown Urgent Care

Summary

Under the direction of the Urgent Care Practice Manager and indirectly under the direction of the TMH Manager Medical Imaging, performs a variety of technical radiographic procedures; applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Performs clerical duties as well as EKG and phlebotomy functions. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the pediatric, adult and geriatric patient and adapt their care to the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with the Brown University Health and BHMG’s mission, vision and values as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Responsibilities

• Follows the Urgent Care Center’s workflow protocols to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Works effectively and respectfully at his or her highest capabilities and training.
• Protects and preserves the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality in accordance with Brown University Health’s policies.
• Meets, greets, answers questions and provides an understandable explanation of radiologic examinations, EKGs and phlebotomy tests to patients in order to reduce apprehension.
• Provides safety and comfort for all patients, in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Answers phones and performs registration and checkout duties in accordance with policies.
• Rooms patients, ensures that the exam room is cleaned between each patient and set up appropriately according to policy and procedures.
• Schedules patients for radiologic examinations in a prescribed manner, ensuring an efficient patient flow.
• Places orders and tracks exams with accuracy, consistency and promptness.
• Performs required patient identification procedures on all patients presenting for a radiologic exam.
• Performs radiographic examinations demonstrating sound understanding of applicable equipment, anatomical positioning, physiology and technical factors in order to produce optimum results.
• Transfers images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for physician review.
• Scans documents into applicable systems for archiving and retrieval.
• Follows protocols for appropriate usage of the applicable software such as LifeChart and PACS and understands downtime processes.
• Performs required quality control procedures and ensures equipment is performing as expected.
• Reports unit issues to the Manager of Medical Imaging.
• Places EKG leads on patients to ensure a good tracing is recorded, performs EKG tracings and ensures the tracings are properly labeled and made part of the patient’s medical record.
• Maintains orderliness, cleanliness and adequate supplies for the assigned area.
• Provides coverage for the department as required and needed, including weekends and holidays, and demonstrates coverage flexibility with shifts and locations.
• Participates in the training and instruction of new Urgent Care Radiology technicians.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety regulations, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives.
• Manages time effectively.
• Fills slow periods with activities to prepare for future needs.
• Minimizes non‑productive time.
• Attire and personal appearance must conform to departmental guidelines and standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• Completion of formal training in an AMA‑approved accredited school of radiologic technology or equivalent and maintains a current license to work in the State of Rhode Island.
• Must hold current ARRT certification.
• Basic life support certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout Brown University Health, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

• One‑year experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, physicians and staff of all levels and displays empathy towards all patients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
• Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions, including use of safety equipment and protective clothing.
• Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. Subject to electrical and energy hazards.
• May lift and position patients and lift supplies up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range

$31.00 – $51.16

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Middletown – 1360 West Main Road, Middletown, Rhode Island 02842

Work Type

8a‑8p

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

12 hours

Driving Required

No