Radiologic Technologist Float Vienna WV

GoHealth Urgent Care•Parkersburg, WV

5d•$26 - $34•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 for radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to Medical Providers. It also provides administrative support and collaborates with providers, assistants, and patients on patient care management, organization, and communication. The technologist provides X-ray services for patients of all ages, from newborn to elderly, under the direction of a clinical provider. Duties include preparing and rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and patient histories, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining medical records, following equipment controls and calibration procedures, and supporting clinic operations. The role also involves patient positioning and safety, producing diagnostic images, equipment maintenance, radiation safety, and image documentation and management.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire, obtained 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, if required by state law.
Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to X-ray testing, body mechanics, and patient movement.
Knowledge of radiology equipment and common radiology safety hazards.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Perform X-ray services and apply X-ray energy to assist in diagnosing or treating patients of all ages under the direction of a clinical provider.
Position patients and imaging equipment for high-quality diagnostic images, and ensure patients are protected during procedures.
Collaborate with Medical Providers and Medical Assistants on patient care, clinic operations, and the procedures or views needed for diagnosis and treatment.
Prepare and room patients by verifying information, recording medical history, confirming the purpose of the visit, and communicating patient flow to technical staff.
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, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide relevant information to the provider.
Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, conduct courtesy follow-up calls, and document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks.
Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Explain procedures to patients, help ensure their comfort and safety, and answer their questions.
Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear diagnostic images, verify image quality, and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
Clean and maintain X-ray equipment, manage necessary supplies, and follow infection-control and radiation-safety protocols, including ALARA.
Provide administrative and operational support to help the urgent care center run smoothly.