X-Ray Technician Job at OLE Health
DEPARTMENT: Medical (Acute Care)
REPORTS TO: Care Team Operations Supervisor
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
SHIFT: 9am to 6pm
About OLE Health
Since 1972, OLE Health has provided comprehensive care to all individuals regardless of insurance or ability to pay. OLE’s Health offers primary care, dental, optometry, and behavioral health services and embraces a patient-centered model of care. OLE Health has seven clinics across Napa and Solano County.
JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant/X-Ray Technician is a dual position working in an acute care setting. This role will ensure optimum patient care through the efficient rooming of patients, exhibiting good communication with patients and other staff, performing medical procedures, providing patient education, follow-up care instructions, and completing daily documentation. Along with performing limited X-Ray technician responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE OF WORK
Knowledge of programs available to patients (including, Medi-Cal, CHDP, CPSP, Presumptive Eligibility, Family Pact, Every Woman Counts, Sliding Scale)
Knowledge of patient demographic information and identifiers, and has constant awareness of insurance information to best assist patients
Knowledge of guidelines for proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for greeting patients into exam room areas and driving a positive patient customer service experience
Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs including height, weight, BMI, temperature, respirations and blood pressure
Collects and documents patient history and current state of health
Disinfects and prepares treatment rooms, equipment and supplies in a timely manner to ensure optimum flow
Provides patient education and follow-up care instructions
Performs panel management and non-visit tasks as assigned by Provider or Nurse
Creates and distributes an up to date On Call calendar for afterhours Provider coverage
Works closely with providers to provide high quality care to each patient by addressing their health needs and concerns
Proactively ensure that Provider/MA “huddles” take place on time in preparation for each shift
Performs routine screening procedures, such as hearing and vision test and document findings
Performs various medical assistant procedures, including but not limited to: finger sticks for hemoglobin checks; ear washes; nebulizer treatments; urine dipsticks; specimen collection for throat and/or urine cultures; wound cleaning; PPD placement; INR; glucose; HCG; and Hemoglobin A1C (some procedures may not be applicable to all sites)
Administers immunizations and documents in electronic health record
Ensures that all logs, forms, records and charts are complete, thorough and accurate
Documents freezer & refrigerator temperature and takes appropriate action to maintain correct temperatures
Runs quality assurance tests daily to ensure proper functionality of equipment for in-house testing
Practices standard safety precautions to ensure safety to self, other staff and patients, including handling of contained waste and sharps, and cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment after use
Communicates clearly with providers, other staff and patients to promote optimum clinic flow and proper patient hand off; communicates with Care Team Operations Supervisor on urgent issues
Proactively helps teammates during down time
Recommends improvement in processes and practices through the proper channels
Determine patient’s x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physician
Operate x-ray equipment and digital picture archiving communication systems
Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient
Position patient on examining table, setup and adjust equipment to obtain optimum views of specific body area as requested by physician
Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California; CA Medical Assistant certification preferred.
- Current limited X-Ray license in Chest, Extremities and Torso-Skeletal Permit
- Phlebotomy Certificate required for some locations.
- Entry level position up to one year of experience.
- Must certify and remain current in CPR.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) language required.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
- Computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite, strong data entry skills; electronic health record system required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
BENEFITS
10 Paid Holidays
Vacation & Sick (16 days)
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) retirement plan with a 4% match
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account
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