Radiologic Technologist - New Grad Bridge Program

ChristianaCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company,operateurgent carecentersacross the Delaware/Maryland area.

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!

About our New Grad Bridge Program:

Recently graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and waiting on state licensure? Start your career with us now.

At ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, we are committed to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals through ourRadiologic Technologist, New GradBridge Program. This unique opportunity is designed for recent graduates who have completed their RT program and are awaiting full state licensure.

As a participant,you'llgain valuable hands-on healthcare experience by:

• Learning day-to-day center operations and patient care workflows

• Training alongside experienced clinical team members

• Shadowing licensed Radiologic Technologists

• Developing skills in a Medical Assistant capacity while completing licensure requirements

• Building relationships andestablishingyour career inurgent carebefore stepping into your RT role

Once your state licensure isvalidated,you'llbe eligible to transition into aRadiologic Technologist position, complete with:

• Increased RadTechcompensation

• Eligibility for our Radiologic Technologist sign-on bonusat the time of transition to Radiologic Technologist.

• Expanded clinical responsibilities

• Ongoing career growth opportunities

This is more than a job.It'san opportunity to launch your Radiology career with a supportive team that is invested in your success from day one.

WhyYou’llLove This Role

Competitive Pay: 

• Hourly Rate:Starting rate of$22/hr.eligible for increaseto$29.50-$40.00 depending on years of experience;followingreceipt of all necessary licenses andtransition to Radiologic Technologist role

• Ongoingreferral bonusand monthly volume/NPS bonus opportunities

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 includeMobile, Float, Training Coach,Manger,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 includeshadowing current radiologic technologists

• Observe radiographic examinations andparticipatein structured training designed toprepare forindependent Radiologic Technologist responsibilities upon licensure.  

Job Description

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment ofChristianaCare-GoHealthUrgent Care patients. This roleis responsible forproviding a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for ourChristianaCare-GoHealthUrgent Care patients. This roleis responsible forperforming patientx-rays and reporting results to Medical Providersfor analysis,diagnosisand treatment.Additionalresponsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation ofChristianaCare-GoHealthUrgent Care Centers. In a collaborative manner, the Radiologic Technologist will provide support to Medical Providers, Medical Assistants, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management,organizationand communication.  

Team Membershired intotheRTNew Grad Bridge program will be in a short-termtransitional position designed for recent graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology program who are awaiting state licensure and/or registration. During thisperiod of time,theRTBridgewill supportpatient care andclinic operations by performing approved clinical and administrative duties within the scope of their current credentials and organizational policies.They will be hired into a Medical Assistant position to start, working alongside licensed Radiologic Technologists,andwill support patient care operationsanddevelop familiarity with radiology workflows and clinical processes to prepare them for independent practice upon licensure, as permitted by the scope of their credentials and Company policies. Upon successful completion of all required licensing, registration, andCompanycredentialing requirements, theywill be eligible and expected to transition into a Radiologic Technologist role,commensuratewith a pay increase.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accreditedRadiologic Technology program

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• CPOE must be obtained within 2 weeks of hireif Medical Assistant Certification is not obtained upon hireor if the candidate does not have an active Medical Assistant Certification.

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) registrationwithin 90 days of start date.

• Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologistwithin90 daysof start date.

Essential Functions

• Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.  

• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assignedcenter. 

• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist. 

• Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.

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

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

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

• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.

• Responsible for completing order sheets tomaintainsupply inventory levels; regularly checkexpirationdates on supplies. 

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

• Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence 

• Ensure reception is well maintained 

• Conduct courtesycall-backsfor patient follow-up. 

• Perform opening and closing duties, whichincludescashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building. 

• 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.  

• All other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanicsand patient movement.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work 

• Social perceptiveness and service-oriented 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organizational and planning skills 

• Proficiencyin MS Office and patient management software

*Applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify for SignOnBonus. Apply today and learn from our recruiter if you qualify.State licensure and ARRT must be obtained prior to written offer with SignOnBonus provided. 

Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.