Traveling Radiologic Technologist

Urgent Care Management or Joint Venture Partner•North Charleston, SC

12d

About The Position

The Traveling Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures and supports patient care at nearby clinics. The role travels within 10–15 miles of a clinic when needed, responds during business hours, and is expected to arrive at the requesting site within a reasonable time—25 minutes or less depending on travel time. When not traveling, the technologist remains at the assigned home clinic or the clinic where they last performed an X-ray and performs in-house radiologic technologist and customer service representative duties. Travel days include an additional $2.00 per hour and mileage reimbursement. Pay is $26–$33 per hour, commensurate with experience, and relocation assistance is available. The position includes preparing patients for imaging, operating radiology and related equipment, maintaining radiation safety, reviewing patient histories, communicating observations and results to providers, and documenting work in the electronic medical record. It also supports clinic operations through patient triage, vital signs, appointment scheduling, medication dispensing as prescribed, specimen collection and point-of-care testing, administrative and registration work, billing and coding checks, and occupational medicine services. The technologist maintains required records and supplies, supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance, and follows HIPAA and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)-approved educational program.
Current ARRT credentials in Radiography (R).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
For SC/Prisma Health Urgent Care, South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCQRSA) credentials are required.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and adequate, reliable transportation.
Good communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills.
Ability to use an EMR and PACS, with basic knowledge of computer programs.
Ability to travel within 10–15 miles of a clinic and respond during business hours.
Punctuality, communication, and reasonable response time are required; expected arrival is within 25 minutes or less depending on travel time.

Responsibilities

Identify and prepare patients for X-ray examinations and perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic imaging procedures.
Operate radiology and related technical equipment for imaging, image processing, transmission, archiving, and electronic medical records.
Review patient histories and share observations with providers.
Apply radiation shielding and careful patient positioning to minimize radiation exposure.
Maintain radiology equipment and inventory, including stocking supplies and rooms.
Respond to or refer patient and pharmacy phone consultations and document appropriately in the EMR.
Travel to nearby clinics for X-rays; monitor traffic and road conditions, arrive promptly, send reads to the radiology group, share results with providers, document results in the radiology binder, and record travel time and mileage.
Manage and schedule patient appointments as needed.
Accurately offer and fill appropriate medications in-house as prescribed by a physician.
Collaborate with the team on data and length-of-stay goals related to patient satisfaction and departmental goals.
Assist with administrative and registration functions when not performing radiologic examinations.
Audit records for appropriate billing, verify that procedure codes are supported by diagnosis codes, edit claims for modifiers according to CMS, AMA, and CPT guidelines, and coordinate coding audits and addendums with registration staff.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments; perform triage and obtain vital signs.
Obtain and document patient histories in the EMR accurately and promptly.
Collect and maintain patient and business documents while preserving confidentiality.
Collect routine laboratory specimens, urinalysis, and oral swabs, including point-of-care testing.
Train and assist with occupational medicine services, including drug screening, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, respiratory fit testing, and pulmonary function testing, following company systems and protocols.
Understand and enforce standard healthcare regulatory requirements.
Manage quality assurance for compliance with CLIA-waived laboratory requirements and patient result trackers.
Maintain HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
Perform office procedures and general administrative duties and operate office medical equipment.
Report travel delays immediately to the supervisor and respond to nearby clinic requests during business hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.