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LPN / X-Ray Tech

Urgent Team, Olive Branch, MS, United States


Overview
Baptist Urgent Care is looking for experienced LPN/X-Ray Techs to join our team in Olive Branch, MS.

Job Summary
This position supports physicians and mid-level providers by performing patient interviews, clinical tasks, and X-ray exams using correct body mechanics and anatomy knowledge. It also maintains accurate charts and administers medications as ordered.

Key Responsibilities

Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure

Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for Provider

Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests

Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms

Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid-level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients

Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by Provider and in accordance with nursing standards

Observing, recording, and reporting patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to Providers

Performing timely X-Ray procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending provider

Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate

Maintaining patient files, records, and other information

Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments; arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider

Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports

Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments

Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures

Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials

Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions

Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals

Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients

Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances

Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies

Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment

Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician

Triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow

Schedule
Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is required

Minimum of two years’ experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred

Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with state regulations

Valid State License to perform X-Rays

Benefits
Full-time Benefits Include

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Retirement savings plans

Paid Time Off

and MORE!

PRN Benefits Include

Competitive Salary

401K plan with company contribution

No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

About Baptist Urgent Care
Baptist Urgent Care, with 10 locations in Mississippi, Tennessee, and 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. The centers offer walk-in care for injuries and illnesses, occupational health, and wellness services. They are open seven days a week with extended hours as posted. All Baptist Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers by the Urgent Care Association, recognizing commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.

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