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 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 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 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 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   • 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.    #INDCS 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!