Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Urgent Care Radiology Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTempe, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge is required.
A certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited school of Radiology program is required.
National certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and state regulatory agency licensure, if applicable, are required.
BLS certification is required, with demonstrated competent cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques for adults, children, and infants according to a nationally recognized, standardized, credentialed healthcare provider course every other year.
Successful completion of the Banner Health MA competency assessment is required.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized fashion is required.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software, are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, necessary measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores as appropriate; report patient conditions that may indicate a change to the clinician.
Set up, acquire, and process prescribed radiographic procedures according to established departmental and facility policies and procedures; educate patients and families about procedures and treatment.
Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, including taking blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation, and electrocardiograms; act as a chaperone as needed; use universal blood and body fluid precautions and personal protective equipment; prioritize patient flow through the clinical process.
Coordinate and manage patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling for clinic, hospital, and other ancillary medical treatments and tests; communicate test results to patients; act as a resource to clinicians; administer medications when authorized by established policies and procedures or clinician direction.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including medical records, labs, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and previous care related to each patient visit; provide complete and accurate billing information for patient encounters in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean, functional environment, including exam rooms and storage areas; clean and disinfect equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions; follow sterilization procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and OSHA guidelines for hazardous substances; perform basic equipment maintenance and coordinate prompt repairs; evaluate equipment quality-control measurements; troubleshoot equipment problems and notify appropriate personnel.
Order supplies and stock patient-care areas; monitor inventory, including medications, injectables, and immunizations for expirations and recalls; complete required onboarding and orientation activities, including simulation training as needed or directed.
Coordinate daily patient workflow to support efficient department operations; stock and set up exam rooms, establish patient transport, and coordinate schedules with multidisciplinary team members.
Work alongside providers, medical assistants, and technicians while floating among Zone 3 clinics.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge normally obtained through graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program is preferred.
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, electronic medical records, and scheduling software are preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Primary City/State:

Tempe, Arizona

Department Name:

Elliot & Rural Peds-Urg Care

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Great careers are built at Banner Health. Our medical imaging and radiology team members play a key role in excellent patient care. If you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – apply today.

Banner Urgent Care offers a customer-focused team that provides a comprehensive range of Urgent Care and Occupational Health services in a friendly work environment. As a Radiologic Technologist or PTR you will work alongside a passionate team of Providers, Medical Assistants and Techs to help ensure our patients receive exceptional care floating throughout the clinics in Zone 3 .

Location: Banner Health Urgent Care –Zone 3

Status: Full-Time (Three 12-hour shifts per week)

Schedule: Variable; must be available to work any day of the week, including weekends

Zone 3

Arizona & Elliot

Warner & Cooper

Dobson & Guadalupe

Rural & Elliot

McClintock & Southern

Rural & Guadalupe

Discover the difference at Banner Urgent Care. With hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., you'll help care for patients in need of immediate medical attention. With minimal wait times, affordable service and multiple locations, Banner Urgent Care is a smart, sensible choice for patients and another great employment option at Banner Health.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs prescribed radiographic procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population. This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares patients for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.

2. Performs the setup, acquisition and processing of prescribed radiographic procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures. Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed.

3. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperone as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.

4. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.

5. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.

6. Maintains a clean, functional environment, including exam rooms and storage areas. Cleans and disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions, following sterilization procedures, and following manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs. Evaluates equipment quality control measurements in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures. Trouble-shoots equipment problems and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.

7. Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas. Monitors inventory including medication/injectables and immunizations (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls). This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.

8. Ensures the efficient operation and workflow of the department by coordinating patient workflow throughout the day. Ensures exam rooms are stocked, performing room set-up, establishing patient transport, and schedule coordination with multi-disciplinary team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited school of Radiology program. Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable. BLS certification required. Requires successful completion of the Banner Health MA competency assessment. All direct patient care personnel are required to demonstrate competent performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) techniques for adults, children and infants according to the standards of a nationally recognized, standardized, credentialed healthcare provider course every other year.

Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion. Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program. Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ
Founded: 1999

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