Radiologic Technologist Per Diem

GoHealth Urgent Care•Logan, WV

11d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC, the largest non-profit healthcare system in Pennsylvania, and GoHealth Urgent Care, the largest operator of urgent cares in the country, have partnered to operate urgent care centers across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. This role is responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. The Radiologic Technologist will perform and analyze patient x-rays and report results to Medical Providers. Additional responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of UPMC-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.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program required
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.
State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required at the time of hire (if applicable by state law).
Positioning patients properly for the X-ray procedure required.
Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical setting preferred

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 applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups.
Perform and analyze patient x-rays and report results to Medical Providers.
Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care Centers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explaining procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and answering their questions.
Accurately positioning patients and equipment for optimal imaging results.
Selecting proper ionizing factors by adjusting/setting radiographic controls to capture clear, high-quality diagnostic images.
Performing routine maintenance, cleaning of X-ray equipment, and managing necessary supplies.
Adhering to strict radiation safety protocols and implementing ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
Maintaining accurate patient records and logging completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as required.
Verifying image quality and ensuring images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.