Pediatric Urgent Care - (X-Ray/Rad Tech) Radiologic Technologist (Per Diem) Riverdale, NY

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Summary
The Radiologic Technologist (X-ray Tech) is responsible for all departmental functions aligned with the mission, vision, and goals of PM Pediatrics. The Radiologic Technologist role is an opportunity for an x-ray tech to apply their skills in a pediatric urgent care setting and assist with primary patient care based on individual patient needs within their scope of practice under the physician’s direct supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships with all customers, including patients/families, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors.

Description
Job Responsibilities:
Provide clinical and administrative support for providers, patients, and office operations
Obtain medical history, patient vital signs, and intake
Prepare patients for radiological procedures and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety
Obtain quality diagnostic radiographs as requested by physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants
Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Maintain and document daily quality control of radiology equipment at the start of shift
Document repeat exposures and parent holding log with pocket dosimeter read
Assist in radiology quality assurance program for radiography equipment
Immediately report any equipment malfunctions to management team
Helps patients in distress by promptly notifying medical staff of emergencies
Perform collection of throat and nasal specimens and process samples for testing
Assist in processing of laboratory testing of patient samples and routine QA testing
Apply splints, ace wraps and DME devices on patients
Provide patient with crutches and proper use education
Be an integral part of the patient care team
Keep exam and x-ray room stocked with adequate supplies
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to management team
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and challenging requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Assisting patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed

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Qualifications
Graduated from Radiologic Technologist program
Knowledge of medical practice and terminology, clinic’s processes, and procedures
Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment and act calmly in emergencies
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
Knowledge of digital imaging
Knowledge of electronic health records (eCW preferred)

Compensation:

$30 - $40/hour

The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.

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EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.