Radiologic Technologist

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

This position is eligible for up to $10K in bonuses!

At Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care we place the needs of our patients first by providing an effortless patient experience a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team!

Why you will love this team!

We are highly selective and proud to cultivate a leadership cadre and culture that exemplifies our core values. We build strong high-performing teams operate with a bias toward action and maintain a relentless commitment to developing our people into master clinicians and exemplary leaders.

We also have QA/QC RTs who will be supporting your development and growth!

Why Youll Love This Role

Competitive Pay:

• Earn up to $10K in bonuses!

• This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics

• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities

Training & Development:

• Hands on immersive training & coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers

• Career mobility in the X-Ray field! Different career paths with us include Flex Float Training Coach OSM and QA/QC roles.

• Onsite Managers who are passionate about supporting team members and their growth

Benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision & more

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours annually

What Youll Do For Our Patients

• Collaborate with Medical Providers and Medical Assistants through a variety of tasks related to patient care management organization and communication.

• Exercise professional judgment to provide health care services which include applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups

Job Description

Summary

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for our Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsible for performing and analyzing patient x-rays and reporting results to Medical Providers. Additional responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care a collaborative manner the Radiologic Technologist will provide support to Medical Providers Medical Assistants and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management organization and communication.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma required

• ARRT certification required

Work Experience

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required at time of hire.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for x-ray services as needed

• Under the direction of the clinical provider perform x-ray services for patients by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.

• Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipment and protected during use.

• May need to push patient in a wheelchair
  

Patient Preparation and Rooming

• Inform technical staff of patient flow.

• Prepare patients for examination which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information record medical history; confirm purpose of visit;

• Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure weight temperature etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.

• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e. flu strep urinalysis ECG HCG); and provide patient information to provider.

Administrative

• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.

• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care

• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns perform preventive maintenance and submit repair tickets as needed

Other responsibilities include:

• Medical Team Support: Collaborate with the ordering/treating Provider to determine which procedures or views will best assist in accurate diagnoses and treatment. Support clinic operations to keep the center running smoothly.

• Patient Care: Explaining procedures to patients ensuring their comfort and safety and answering their questions.

• Patient Positioning: Accurately positioning patients and equipment for optimal imaging results.

• Image Production: Selecting proper ionizing factors by adjusting/setting radiographic controls to capture clear high-quality diagnostic images

• Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance cleaning of X-ray equipment and managing necessary supplies.

• Radiation Safety: Adhering to strict radiation safety protocols and implementing ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize exposure to patients and staff.

• Documentation: Maintaining accurate patient records and logging completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as required.

• Image Management: Verifying image quality and ensuring images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.

2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics

and patient movement.

3. Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills:

1. Positioning patients properly for the X-ray procedure required.

2. Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.

3. Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.

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