Radiologic Technologist- Flex

GoHealth Urgent Care•Falls Church, VA

25d

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 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 assists providers, medical assistants, and patients with patient-care management, organization, and communication. The position does not anchor at one urgent care site. The technologist travels among nearby sites as patient-care needs arise to provide X-ray services. The role is accountable for completing work accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner, in support of 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.
Valid state driver's license.
Must pass an MVR background check.
Must hold state licensure in the state of practice at hire: NY, OR, WA, CT, CA, DE, MD, TX, VA, or AR.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Social perceptiveness and a service-oriented approach.
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 MS Office and patient management software.

Responsibilities

Provide X-ray services as needed, applying X-ray energy under the direction of a clinical provider to assist with diagnosis or treatment for patients from newborns to older adults.
Position patients correctly and protect them during use of imaging equipment.
Travel between two different sites to provide X-ray services.
Push patients in wheelchairs.
Register patients, collect required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and eligibility.
Process co-payments and schedule appointments for the assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to specialists.
Answer patient questions about their care and keep patients informed of their status.
Inform technical staff about patient flow.
Prepare patients for examinations by conducting interviews, 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 testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to the provider.
Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have needed medical supplies.
Complete supply order sheets, maintain inventory levels, and 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.
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 equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.