Orthopedic Urgent Care - Radiologic Technologist
Iowa Orthopedic Center is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join our team at Orthopedic Urgent Care locations. The Radiologic Technologist I (Rad Tech) plays a critical role in supporting patient care at Iowa Ortho by assisting with clinical procedures, performing diagnostic imaging, and preparing patients under the direction of a physician and/or APP. This role involves a combination of imaging, documentation, education, and patient care duties, including applying DME, casting/splinting, and facilitating in-office procedures. The Rad Tech collaborates with physicians, APPs & care team to ensure the highest quality of patient care and a positive patient experience.
**3 12hr Shifts (7am-7pm) and the occasional (8am-12pm) Saturdays.***
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct patients to exam room; obtains patient history and vitals
- Pull x-rays and MRIs as needed via the computer; uploads images brought on CD by the patient
- Assist physician/x-ray tech with procedures as requested; prepare patient for injection as directed by a physician
- Assist patients with dressing, transport and transfers
- Assist with cast and splint application and/or removal; remove sutures, staples, apply Steri-Strips and appropriate bandages/dressings as directed by physician
- Accurately schedule/reschedule appointments and follow up appointments for patients as needed
- Collect specimens as directed by a physician, do proper paper work and deliver specimen to proper lab
- Prepare equipment/instruments for autoclave as needed
- Document information in EMR; prepare the paper charts for upcoming appointments by printing information from EMR and filing appropriately
- Call patients for upcoming appointments to obtain a history and get items from different facilities as needed
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, physicians, and other staff
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to Release of Information Guidelines in regards to clients’/significant others’ rights.
- Practices our mission each day which is to serve our patients the best way possible providing the best care possible.