Radiologic Technologist Per Diem

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. Seeking Night Owls Part time working 8pm-midnight Monday - Friday Pays premium rate Christiana Care, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Delaware/Maryland area.       At ChristianaCare -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’ll Love This Role   Competitive Pay:    • This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics • Hourly Rate: $29.50-$40.00 depending on years of experience   • 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        What You’ll 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 x-ray to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups   Job Description     The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/or a Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for our 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 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 Requirements     Education   • Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program required   • High School Diploma or equivalent 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 .   • Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required .     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.   • Will 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.     Note :  this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position .  You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties .  Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time .        Set 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!