Radiologic Technologist- Flex

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health•Fairfax, VA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flex Radiologic Technologist works with medical providers and/or medical assistants to examine and treat GoHealth Urgent Care patients. The role performs technical procedures using prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient x-rays, and reports results to medical providers. It also provides administrative and patient-care support to help ensure efficient center operations. This is a flexible, multi-site role rather than a position anchored at one urgent care site. The technologist travels among nearby sites as x-ray needs arise. The role supports providers, medical assistants, and patients through activities related to patient care management, organization, and communication, completing work accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner while reflecting the organization’s vision and core values.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist; must hold licensure in the state of practice at hire.
Valid state driver’s license.
Must pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) background check.
Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Social perceptiveness and service orientation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical setting.
Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and patient management software.

Responsibilities

Provide x-ray services as needed and, under the direction of a clinical provider, perform x-ray procedures for patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly.
Position patients correctly and protect them during x-ray procedures.
Travel between two different sites to provide x-ray services.
Push patients in wheelchairs as needed.
Register patients, obtain required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
Answer patient questions about their care and keep patients informed of their status.
Inform technical staff about patient flow and prepare patients for examination, including verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care tests as needed, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to the provider.
Stock supplies and maintain examination rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have necessary medical supplies.
Complete order sheets, maintain supply inventory levels, and regularly check supply expiration dates.
Maintain medical records and scan charts into patient files.
Answer phone calls and collect and sort incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
Maintain the reception area and conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.