Radiologic Technologist - FLEX - Part Time

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health•New Oxford, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist works with medical providers and/or medical assistants to examine and treat UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. The role performs technical procedures and applies prescribed ionizing radiation to support radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to medical providers. It also provides administrative support and assists with patient care management, organization, and communication. The technologist collaborates with providers and medical assistants, provides imaging services to patients of all ages, and may perform Medical Assistant duties under a provider after training. The position includes patient preparation and rooming, point-of-care testing, record maintenance, follow-up calls, equipment quality checks and maintenance, and support for smooth clinic operations. Imaging is interpreted through teleradiology. The posting states that the role does not involve fluoroscopy studies, operating room cases, unit portables, on-call duties, or overnight shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from 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, where required by state law.
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.
Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols, anatomy and physiology relevant to X-ray testing, body mechanics and patient movement, and radiology equipment and common safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform X-ray services for patients of all ages under the direction of a clinical provider.
Position patients and equipment accurately, protect patients during imaging, and select appropriate radiographic settings to produce diagnostic images.
Collaborate with providers to determine procedures or views that support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Explain procedures to patients, support their comfort and safety, and answer questions.
Prepare and room patients, verify patient information and visit purpose, record medical history, and perform preliminary physical tests such as blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
Escalate critical cases to the provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care tests as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to providers.
Maintain medical records and scan charts into patient files.
Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration, maintain quality assurance and quality control logs, troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
Follow radiation safety and infection-control procedures, including ALARA practices.
Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
Document completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as required.
Communicate patient flow information to technical staff and support clinic operations.
May push patients in a wheelchair.
May perform Medical Assistant duties under a provider after training.