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 patientsfirst by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming cultureof care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and ourcommunities. 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 upon offer acceptance!

Performance bonus up to $600/month

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/orMedical Assistants with the examination and treatment of Mercy-GoHealth UrgentCare patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety oftechnical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologicdiagnosis for our Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsiblefor performing and analyzing patient x-rays and reporting results toMedical Providers. Additional responsibilities include providingadministrative support to ensure efficient operation of Mercy-GoHealth UrgentCare Centers. In a collaborative manner, the Radiologic Technologist willprovide support to Medical Providers, Medical Assistants and patientsthrough a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organizationand communication.

Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma required

ARRT certificationrequired

Work Experience

Experience in a clinical setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtainedthrough 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 servicesfor patients by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatmentof patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.

Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipmentand 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 conductinginterviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirmpurpose of visit;

Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight,temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provideras 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 topatient files.

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

Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controlsand calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Controllogs 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:  Maintainingaccurate 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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