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. Hartford HealthCare, 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 Connecticut area.       At Hartford HealthCare- 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   • Sign on bonus   up to $7,500 (for eligible external   applicants.* )   • 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       Respo nsible 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.     *Applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify for Sign   On   Bonus. Apply today and learn from our recruiter if you qualify.     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!