Job Summary: Provide essential support to physicians and advanced providers in delivering patient care for episodic visits related to minor illnesses, injuries, or routine evaluations at an Immediate Care facility. The Radiology Technologist (RT) is responsible for obtaining diagnostic digital images, assisting with patient registration and discharge, data collection, treatment planning, patient education, follow-up, and supporting daily clinic operations under the guidance of an RN or provider.

Essential Responsibilities:

Registration/Discharge

• Expertly utilize current computer systems (EMR, Meditech, PACS) to facilitate patient care documentation and planning.
• Verify insurance and identification documents.
• Ensure accuracy of diagnosis codes and procedural terminology for billing.
• Review billing post-visit and discuss care plans with patients before discharge.
• Manage telephone communications in collaboration with clinical staff.

Clinical Duties

• Prepare patients for examinations based on their presenting complaints.
• Promptly notify clinical staff of urgent or emergent patient arrivals.
• Collect and document initial patient data per clinic policies.
• Assist with scheduling diagnostic procedures and obtain necessary authorizations.

Diagnostic Testing and Treatment

• Perform delegated tests and treatments following established protocols.
• Produce high-quality digital images meeting provider and radiologist standards.
• Adhere strictly to radiation safety guidelines for patients and staff.
• Operate and troubleshoot radiology equipment effectively.
• Follow age-appropriate radiology protocols for positioning and technique.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Maintain laboratory competencies as required by regulatory agencies.
• Participate in proficiency evaluations annually.
• Demonstrate skills in splinting, phlebotomy, urine drug screening, EKG testing, and other technical clinic operations.

Medication Administration

• Administer medications as directed and document accordingly.
• Ensure pharmaceutical records comply with regulatory standards.

Supplies Management

• Order and manage clinic supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Use supplies efficiently and responsibly.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Limited or Associate Degree Radiology Technologist program; Associate degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, procedural, and diagnostic coding.
• Proficient computer user.
• Basic Life Support certification required or obtainable upon hire.
• Tuberculin Screening Tester Certification required or obtainable upon hire.
• Minimum one year experience in a medical office setting, preferably family medicine, orthopedics, or immediate care.

Licensure/Certifications

• State certification as a Radiology Technologist required.

Work Shift: Varied shifts within a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest United States.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 hours per week.