radiologic technologists

Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for dedicated and compassionate ARRT Radiology or Limited License X-Ray Techs to join our dynamic healthcare team in Fort Smith, AR.

ABOUT BAPTIST HEALTH URGENT CARE :

Baptist Health Urgent Care, now with 23 locations in Arkansas, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands.

Baptist Health Urgent Care’s convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week : Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Please note, our Fort Smith-Northside location is open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Additionally, all Baptist Health Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.

JOB SUMMARY :

This position will perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement using knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Operates diagnostic equipment, develops film and prepares the room with the necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure, as well as perform Medical Assistant duties.  Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour / week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend.  Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
• Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
• Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent / hazardous situations
• Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency
• Assist front desk personnel with patient check in / out procedures when necessary
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
• Assists with patient transfers
• Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider
• Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.
• Performs timely radiology procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician
• Performs necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques.
• Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Manager or provider on duty.
• Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining and improving diagnostic imaging knowledge and skills with the support and assistance of outside educational resources
• Responsible for maintaining current licensure and certification for the facility radiology equipment and licensure

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE :

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE :

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