Traveling Radiologic Technologist

Prisma Health Urgent Care•North Charleston, SC

13d•$26 - $33

About The Position

The Traveling Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic imaging procedures and related patient-care, administrative, and occupational medicine duties. The role travels between nearby clinics, generally within 10–15 miles, to perform requested X-rays and is expected to arrive within a reasonable time, typically 25 minutes or less depending on travel time. Travel is required during business hours; 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 RT/CSR duties. Travel days include an additional $2.00 per hour and mileage reimbursement. Relocation assistance is available. The position also supports patient intake, triage, laboratory testing, medication services, occupational medicine, quality assurance, billing and coding, registration, and general office functions. The technologist must protect patient confidentiality and comply with applicable health care regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, and company policies.

Requirements

Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)-approved educational program.
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists credentials in Radiography (R).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Good communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills.
Ability to use EMR and PACS, with basic knowledge of computer programs.
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.
Punctuality, communication, and reasonable response time are required.
Ability to travel within 10–15 miles of a clinic and respond during business hours.
Ability to remain at the assigned home clinic, or the clinic last performing an X-ray, when not traveling between locations.
Ability to arrive at a nearby center within a reasonable amount of time, generally 25 minutes or less depending on travel time, and report delays immediately to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

Identify and prepare patients for X-ray examinations and perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures.
Operate imaging modalities and related equipment for patient imaging, image processing, transmission, archiving, and electronic medical records.
Review patient histories and share observations with providers; use critical thinking while following company policies.
Maintain radiology equipment and inventory, including stocking supplies and ensuring proper equipment operation.
Minimize radiation exposure through shielding techniques and careful patient positioning.
Respond to or refer patient and pharmacy phone consultations and document them appropriately in the EMR.
Monitor traffic and road conditions while traveling to clinics; 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.
Offer and accurately fill appropriate medications as prescribed by a physician.
Collaborate with the team on data and goals related to patient length of stay, satisfaction, and department performance.
Assist with administrative, registration, and general office functions when not performing radiological examinations.
Audit records for accurate billing, verify that procedure codes are supported by diagnosis codes, edit claims for modifiers in accordance with 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 accurately document patient histories in the EMR in a timely manner.
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.
Enforce health care regulatory requirements and oversee quality assurance for CLIA-waived laboratory compliance and patient result trackers.
Ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
Perform office procedures and general administrative duties and operate office medical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.