Radiologic Technologist - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

GoHealth Urgent Care • Spring, TX

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About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants to examine and treat patients at Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care centers. 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, medical assistants, and patients on care management, organization, and communication.

The technologist performs X-ray services under the direction of a clinical provider for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. The role includes preparing and rooming patients, collecting medical and visit information, obtaining vital signs, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining medical records, and supporting clinic operations. The technologist positions patients and equipment, selects radiographic controls to produce diagnostic images, verifies image quality, and ensures images are sent for radiologist interpretation. Responsibilities also include equipment maintenance and quality control, documentation, patient follow-up calls, and adherence to radiation safety and infection-control procedures.

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 applicable by state law.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, including body mechanics and patient movement, necessary to perform X-ray testing.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment and common safety hazards in radiology.
• 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 under the direction of a clinical provider for patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with ordering or treating providers to determine procedures and views that support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Position patients and equipment correctly and protect patients during imaging.
• Explain procedures to patients, 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.
• Prepare patients for examination, verify patient information and visit purpose, and record medical history.
• Perform preliminary physical tests and obtain vital signs; 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 information to the provider.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow and support clinic operations.
• 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, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
• Follow radiation-safety protocols, including ALARA, and infection-control procedures.
• May push patients in a wheelchair.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for new full-time hires
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO starting at 208 hours annually
• Flexible scheduling options
• Hands-on training and coaching program with classroom and shadowing days
• Career mobility opportunities, including Flex, Float, Training Coach, ROM, and QA/QC roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED