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LPN / X-Ray Tech

Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care

#Medication Administration #Vital Signs #LPN #Patient Care #Urgent Care #Chart Documentation #Injections #Infection Control #Triage #Specimen Collection #Clinical #Occupational Health

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Quick overview

This role involves supporting physicians by conducting patient interviews, performing clinical tasks, administering medications, and executing X-ray exams using proper anatomical knowledge. Key duties include recording health histories, obtaining vital signs, assisting practitioners during exams, and ensuring accurate and timely chart entries.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a degree from an accredited school of practical nursing and hold a valid state license to perform X-rays, along with being licensed as an LPN per state regulations. A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred.

associate degreeMedication AdministrationSchedulingLicensed Practical NurseInventory ControlVital SignsInfection ControlTriageSpecimen CollectionInjectionsPatient InstructionAnatomy KnowledgeBody Mechanics

Job description

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

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.
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 matter 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

WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE? 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.

What's required?
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

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.

Baptist 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 6 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, all Baptist 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.