Radiologic Technologist - East St. Louis

Why you will love this team!

We are highly selective and proud to cultivate a leadership cadre and culture that exemplifies our core values. We build strong, high-performing teams, operate with a bias toward action, and maintain a relentless commitment to developing our people into master clinicians and exemplary leaders.

 We also have QA/QC RT’s who will be supporting your development and growth!

Why You’ll Love This Role

Competitive Pay: 

• Performance bonus up to $600/month

• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities 

Training & Development:

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

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

• Onsite Managers who are passionate about supporting team members and their growth 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & more

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO: Accrual up to 208 hours annually 

​What You’ll Do For Our Patients

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

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

Job Description

Summary

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/orMedical Assistants with the examination and treatment of Mercy-GoHealth UrgentCare patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety oftechnical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologicdiagnosis for our Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsiblefor performing and analyzing patient x-rays and reporting results toMedical Providers. Additional responsibilities include providingadministrative support to ensure efficient operation of Mercy-GoHealth UrgentCare Centers. In a collaborative manner, the Radiologic Technologist willprovide support to Medical Providers, Medical Assistants and patientsthrough a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organizationand communication.Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma

• ARRT certification

Work Experience

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

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

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)registration at time of hire.

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Essential Functions

• Responsible for x-ray services as needed

• Under the direction of the clinical provider, perform x-ray servicesfor patients by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatmentof patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.

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

• May need to push patient in a wheelchair

Patient Preparation and Rooming

• Inform technical staff of patient flow.

• Prepare patients for examination, which includes conductinginterviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirmpurpose of visit;

• Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight,temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provideras needed.

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

Administrative

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

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

• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controlsand calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Controllogs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance,and submit repair tickets as needed

Other responsibilities include: 

• Medical Team Support: Collaborate with the ordering/treating Provider to determine which procedures or views will best assist in accurate diagnoses 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 for optimal imaging 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:Maintainingaccurate patient records and logging 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. Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.

3. Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.