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UnityPoint Health

Clinical Care Attendant - Radiology Technologist - Bettendorf

UnityPoint Health, Bettendorf, Iowa, United States, 52722


Overview:

UnityPoint Express Clinic - Duck CreekClinical Care Attendant - Rad Tech16 hours per week - (1) 12 hour shift and (1) 4 hour shift per weekThe Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant (collectively Provider) with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a Provider and working closely with the Provider, other clinical staff, and direct patient care. Additionally, the Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for a variety of clerical and clinical functions within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a strong customer service attitude. Acting as the patient advocate, the Clinical Care Attendant has continuous contact with Providers, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.Why UnityPoint Health?Culture

At UnityPoint Health,

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Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development

We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement

Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypointResponsibilities:Clinical Excellence/Patient CarePerform and/or assist with clinical procedures consistent with training and licensure under supervision of Provider in exam suite. Greet and welcome patients immediately upon arrival to the clinic. Escort patients back to exam suite. Complete patient registration and associated paperwork or assist in on-line registration as needed, based on patient need, ability and desire. Escort and perform patient check out upon completion of visit and assist patient with completion of patient satisfaction survey if needed at the time of check out.Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management by performing diagnostic imaging in an ambulatory setting.Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patients chart and consistent with clinical protocol.Offer patient convenience items (water, coffee, tea, warm blankets, etc.), to ensure patient is comfortable in exam suite and/or lobby.Follow symptom initiated protocols in place for clinic operation. Perform labs as ordered/instructed either by protocols or provider direction.If clinic offers Aidarex, offer this option to patients and perform administration of prescription as directed by provider.Review after visit summary and provide instructions to patient as instructed by Provider.Call all patients back 48-72 hours post clinic visit to perform mandatory follow up phone call.Consistent with UPC policy and as directed by Provider call patient with results reporting in a professional and courteous manner consistent with training and licensure.Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and sterilize as required.Take, relay, and process messages from patient, Provider, pharmacy consistent with training and licensure.Consistent with UPC policy maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).Perform quality control activities on radiation emitting equipment and darkroom equipment to ensure optimum image quality.Complete appropriate forms for recordkeeping and properly store films.Employ proper radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or SpecializedNot required to perform the essential functions of the position.Education:

Graduate of an accredited program for Radiology Technology.Experience:Two years experience in a Family Practice setting, Urgent Care, or related field preferred.License(s)/Certification(s):Current Iowa or Illinois RT permit. ARRT certified/eligible.Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.BLSKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of Urgent Care medical specialty.Knowledge of medical terminology.Knowledge of health system EMR.Requires clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate patient care.Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.Creative thinking; analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; self-direction, theoretical implementation, and evaluation.Strong interpersonal skills including exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.Ability to work as a team member.Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.Strong computer skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem situations.