Radiologic Technologist - New Grad Bridge Program

GoHealth Urgent Care•Bear, DE

82d•$22 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, operate 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! About our New Grad Bridge Program: Recently graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and waiting on state licensure? Start your career with us now. At ChristianaCare -GoHealth Urgent Care, we are committed to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals through our Radiologic Technologist, New Grad Bridge Program. This unique opportunity is designed for recent graduates who have completed their RT program and are awaiting full state licensure. As a participant, you'll gain valuable hands-on healthcare experience by: Learning day-to-day center operations and patient care workflows Training alongside experienced clinical team members Shadowing licensed Radiologic Technologists Developing skills in a Medical Assistant capacity while completing licensure requirements Building relationships and establishing your career in urgent care before stepping into your RT role Once your state licensure is validated, you'll be eligible to transition into a Radiologic Technologist position, complete with: Increased Rad Tech compensation Eligibility for our Radiologic Technologist sign-on bonus at the time of transition to Radiologic Technologist. Expanded clinical responsibilities Ongoing career growth opportunities This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to launch your Radiology career with a supportive team that is invested in your success from day one.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
CPOE must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire if Medical Assistant Certification is not obtained upon hire or if the candidate does not have an active Medical Assistant Certification.
Experience in a clinical setting preferred
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 within 90 days of start date.
Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required within 90 days of start date.
Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Social perceptiveness and service-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

Responsibilities

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 shadowing current radiologic technologists
Observe radiographic examinations and participate in structured training designed to prepare for independent Radiologic Technologist responsibilities upon licensure.
Works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care patients.
Providing a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for our ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care patients.
Performing patient x-rays and reporting results to Medical Providers for analysis, diagnosis and treatment.
Providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of ChristianaCare-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.
Support patient care and clinic operations by performing approved clinical and administrative duties within the scope of their current credentials and organizational policies.
Support patient care operations and develop familiarity with radiology workflows and clinical processes to prepare them for independent practice upon licensure, as permitted by the scope of their credentials and Company policies.
Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.
Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
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.
Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence
Ensure reception is well maintained
Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
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.
All other duties as assigned.