Radiologic Technologist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!We're 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 RT’s who will be supporting your development and growth!Why You’ll Love This RoleCompetitive Pay:Earn up to $10K in bonuses!This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metricsOngoing referral bonus opportunitiesTraining & Development:Hands on, immersive training & coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peersCareer 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 growthBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision & more401(k) with company matchGenerous PTO: starting at 208 hours annuallyWhat You’ll Do For Our PatientsCollaborate 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 groupsJob DescriptionSummaryThe 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 Centers. In 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 RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma requiredARRT certification requiredWork ExperienceExperience in a clinical setting preferredRequired Licenses/CertificationsBasic 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 FunctionsResponsible for x-ray services as neededUnder 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 wheelchairPatient Preparation and RoomingInform 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.AdministrativeResponsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on careFollow 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 neededOther 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 imagesEquipment 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 mechanicsand 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.#INDCSSet up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! #J-18808-Ljbffr