River Valley - Clinic Radiology Technologist

Job description

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong
Job Summary
Community Clinic is seeking Radiology Techs for primary care clinics in the Arkansas River Valley. The Radiology Tech obtains and performs radiography AND sometimes processes laboratory specimens so as to provide accurate measurement of patient status for the health care provider evaluation. We are seeking Techs for multiple locations and schedules in the Arkansas River Valley.
Responsibilities
• Performs basic radiography allowed by licensure or registration as ordered by provider per Clinic procedures.
• Performs basic radiography allowed by licensure or registration as ordered by provider per Clinic procedures.
• Assists with performing/managing applicable testing quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Assists as needed with transmitting, managing radiography images.
• Accurately positions patients and ensures that a quality diagnostic image can be produced.
• Monitors x-ray and lab orders to ensure all are completed in a timely manner and that issues are addressed.
• Assumes responsibility for collection of all blood, urine and throat swab specimens with assistance of licensed staff as needed.
• Collects all specimens according to CLIA, OSHA and Blood Borne Pathogens rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment and safety devices as indicated.
• Collects and manages specimens and reports according to Clinic policy.
• Performs waived lab tests ordered by provider per Clinic procedures or manufacturers’ instructions.
• Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for obtaining and processing laboratory specimens.
• Maintains sterile instruments using proper sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Maintains patient flow during clinic operations so as to assure prompt service for patients.
• Works to maintain licensure or registration in good standing, including keeping up with applicable continuing education requirements.
• Adheres to applicable regulations and standards such as those governed by OSHA, HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, NCQA PCMH Arkansas Department of Health radiology regulations, or any other regulations as necessary for the proper operation of assigned duties performed in the Clinic.
• Ensures that Community Clinic will not cause or allow any organizational practice, activity, decision or circumstance which is unlawful, imprudent, and negligent, contrary to mission, vision or policies or in violation of commonly accepted nonprofit or professional ethics.
• With respect to the treatment of users, our Clinic’s Staff may not cause or allow conditions, procedures, or decisions that are unfair, unsafe, undignified, discriminatory or preferential, or fail to provide appropriate confidentiality.
• Ensures that Community Clinic protects our IRS tax-exempt status (501(c)(3) at all times.
• Ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops. Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities, including overnight travel.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word. Proficient spelling necessary.
• Ability to perform proficiently on current practice management system and/or electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn medical lab and radiography terminology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work lunch, evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active LLRT or better licensure required

Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English preferred
• Current Arkansas state licensure for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) license for radiography preferred.
• Experience in an outpatient setting preferred

Why Work at Community Clinic?
• Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!
• Excellent Benefits Package including:
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Discounts for Care