Radiology Technology Ambulatory Services

Processes exposed radiographs or computer-generated methods; reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

Prepares patient for radiologic procedures, providing adequate patient instruction and explanation. Documents symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.

Prepares rooms, sterilizes instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained.

Follows safe radiologic control practices, employing appropriate protective devices and garments.

Assists with clinic operations and patient care functions including patients to treatment room, vital signs, patient weight, wound photography, finger stick blood testing, dressing application, calf measurements, assists RN with procedures as appropriate.

Provides direct patient care including conducting assessments, assisting with procedures, rooming patients, defining plans of care, and providing appropriate related treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.

Performs Point of Care (POC) testing, interprets the results to guide care.

Prepares and completes EKG testing and appropriately documents results for provider review.

Assist procedure such as eye staining, suturing etc

Complete DME application and Gait Training

Applies splitting and casting methods to patients for various patient injuries.

Completes and appropriately documents audiometric testing on patients.

Completes and appropriately documents Pulmonary Function Tests on patients

Completes Respiratory fit testing on Filtering Respirators (ie. N95), Full Face Respirators, and Half Face Respirators via qualitative and quantitative testing methods.

Educate patients on the use of PAPRs and CAPRs in the event that the patients fails respirator fit testing.

Design and Complete functional ability testing such as lift testing.

Collects and properly documents DOT and non-DOT Drug Screens Chain-of-Custody. Performs breath alcohol testing in accordance with policy and Federal Regulations.

Ensures the integrity of the drug screen collection bathroom.

Obtains blood specimens from patients by performing venipuncture or finger sticks.

Collects urine specimens.

Follows standard precautions at all times. Disposes of all sharp in appropriate sharp containers.

Prioritizes Stat versus scheduled blood draws.

Identifies appropriate color top tube and the volume of blood needed for each test.

Simultaneously completes all tasks on 3 EMR systems-- Agility, EPIC Urgent Care, Epic Ambulatory

Proficient in utilizing third party occupational health platforms including Escreen and FormFox for scheduling and completing occupational health services.

Enters DOT physicals into the National Registry.

Enters charges and scans paperwork into electronic documentation system.

Greets and checks-in patients; verifies information and enter it into the system.

Registers patients for services in Electronic Medical Record and collects all information required to validate identity and bill for services.

Identifies correct patient by using two identifiers and compares to requisition.

Gathers requirements from internal and external sources and provide information via phone, electronic messaging and in person.

Assists with clerical tasks as needed including telephone, appointments, etc. Enters all care provided in electronic medical record.

Handles telephone communication effectively, makes patient appointments, confirms and updates patient information in the electronic medical record, maintains department records and logs as requested, maintains adequate levels of supplies.

Verifies insurance information and updates EMR as appropriate.

Coordinates with verification / authorization team, providers and clinical team to validate appropriate referrals and authorizations are obtained prior to treatment.

Compiles and records medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Answers telephone with proper telephone etiquette.

Directs patients / visitors / providers and / or forwards communications in an effective and accurate manner.

Initiates and follows through on prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills.

Enters lab results and data into the electronic medical record system.

Receives insurance co-pay payments and posts amounts paid to patient accounts as appropriate for setting.

Simultaneously completes all tasks on 3 EMR systems-- Agility, EPIC Urgent Care, Epic Ambulatory

Proficient in utilizing third party occupational health platforms including Escreen and FormFox for scheduling and completing occupational health services.

Enters DOT physicals into the National Registry. Enters charges and scans paperwork into electronic documentation system.

Calibrates equipment daily and maintains proper equipment logs.

Monitors temperature logs daily for variances.

Ensures all non-disposable instruments requiring sterilization are clean and sterile.

Counts and logs medications daily.

Monitors inventory needs for required department equipment and supplies; places orders as required to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Assesses and Triages walk in patients for sign of heart attack, stroke, active bleeding, etc.