Radiologic Technologist $7500 Sign on Bonus

At ChristianaCare -GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team!

WhyYou’llLove This Role

Competitive Pay: 

• This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics

• Sign on bonusup to $7500 (for eligible external applicants. *)

• Hourly Rate: $29.50-$44.00 depending on years of experience which includes increased rate of pay for flex to two centers.

• Ongoingreferral bonusopportunities 

Training & Development:

• Hands on,immersive training & coaching programwith classroom and shadowing days alongside peers

• Career mobilityin the X-Ray field! Different career paths with us include Flex, Float, Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QC roles. 

• Onsite Managers who arepassionate about supporting team membersand their growth 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & more

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO: starting at208 hoursannually

WhatYou’llDoForOur Patients

• Collaborate with Medical Providers and Medical Assistants through a variety of tasks related to patient care management,organizationand communication.

• Exercise professional judgment to provide health care services, which include x-ray toassistin diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups

Job Description

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)at the time of hire (obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.

• Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for x-ray services as needed

• Under the direction of the clinical provider, perform x-ray services for patients by applying x-ray energy toassistin diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.

• Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipment and protected during use.

• Will need to push patient in a wheelchair

Patient Preparation and Rooming

• Inform technical staff of patient flow.

• Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit;

• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to the provider as needed.

• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to providers.

Administrative

• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.

• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care

• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment;maintainQuality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, andsubmitrepair tickets as needed

Other responsibilities include: 

• Medical Team Support: Collaborate with the ordering/treating Provider todeterminewhich procedures or views will bestassistinaccuratediagnoses and treatment. Support clinic operations to keep the center running smoothly. 

• Patient Care: Explaining procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and answering their questions. 

• Patient Positioning: Accurately positioning patients and equipment foroptimalimaging results. 

• Image Production: Selecting proper ionizing factors by adjusting/setting radiographic controls to capture clear, high-quality diagnostic images

• Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance, cleaning of X-ray equipment, and managing necessary supplies. 

• Radiation Safety: Adhering to strict radiation safety protocols and implementing ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize exposure to patients and staff. 

• Documentation:Maintainingaccuratepatient records and logging of completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as. 

• Image Management: Verifying image quality and ensuring images are sent to radiologists for interpretation. 

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.

2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics

and patient movement.

3. Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills:

1. Positioning patients properly for the X-ray procedure.

2.Identifyingequipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisors.

3. Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.