Radiologic Technologist — Sign On Bonus $1,000

GoHealth Urgent Care•Missouri City, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants to examine and treat patients at Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care. The role performs technical procedures and applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to Medical Providers. It also provides administrative support and helps with patient care management, organization, and communication. The technologist provides X-ray services for patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly patients, under the direction of a clinical provider. Duties also include preparing and rooming patients, conducting preliminary tests and point-of-care testing as needed, maintaining medical records, supporting follow-up care, and maintaining and monitoring radiology equipment. The role emphasizes patient comfort and safety, image quality, radiation safety, and smooth clinic operations.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration at the time of hire.
State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist at the time of hire, if required by state law.
Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols, anatomy and physiology relevant to X-ray testing, body mechanics and patient movement, and radiology equipment and its common safety hazards.
Ability to position patients properly for X-ray procedures.
Ability to identify equipment problems and correct them or notify a supervisor.
Ability to follow infection-control and radiological-safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Perform X-ray services under the direction of a clinical provider for patients of all ages.
Position patients and equipment correctly, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear diagnostic images; verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
Collaborate with providers to determine procedures or views that support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Prepare and room patients, verify patient information, record medical history, and confirm the purpose of visits.
Perform preliminary physical tests such as blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide information to providers.
Maintain medical records and scan charts into patient files; document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks.
Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care.
Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
Follow infection-control and radiation-safety procedures, including ALARA practices.
Support clinic operations and collaborate with Medical Providers and Medical Assistants on patient care, organization, and communication.