Radiologic Technologist Flex $7,500 Sign On Bonus

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health•Hartford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare and GoHealth Urgent Care are seeking a Radiologic Technologist to provide technical procedures and prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in urgent care centers. The role includes performing and analyzing patient X-rays, reporting results to medical providers, and providing administrative and patient-care support to help centers operate efficiently. The technologist works collaboratively with medical providers, medical assistants, patients, and other clinic staff. The position provides X-ray services for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults, under the direction of a clinical provider. Responsibilities also include preparing and rooming patients, collecting vital signs and patient information, performing point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining records and equipment, and supporting patient follow-up. The role requires adherence to radiation-safety and infection-control procedures, accurate image production and management, and routine equipment quality checks and maintenance.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of 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.
Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, body mechanics, and patient movement necessary to perform X-ray testing.
Knowledge of radiology equipment and common safety hazards.
Ability to position patients properly for required 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 clinical providers for patients of all ages.
Position patients and equipment correctly, explain procedures, protect patients during imaging, and support their 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 ordering or treating providers to determine appropriate procedures and views for diagnosis and treatment.
Prepare and room patients by verifying information, recording medical history, confirming the purpose of visits, and obtaining vital signs.
Perform point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and relay patient information to providers.
Escalate critical cases to providers as needed and inform technical staff about patient flow.
Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, and document completed 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 quality assurance and quality control logs.
Clean and maintain X-ray equipment, manage necessary supplies, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Follow infection-control and radiation-safety procedures, including ALARA practices, to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Provide administrative and medical-team support to help clinic operations run smoothly.
Push patients in wheelchairs.