Radiologic Technologist South Windsor

Overview

Hartford Health Care-GoHealth Urgent Care operates urgent care centers across the Connecticut area. 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.

Competitive Pay:

• Performance bonus up to $600/month
• Sign on bonus up to $7,500 (for eligible external applicants*)
• 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: starting at 208 hours annually

Responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for our GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsible for performing and analyzing patient x-rays and reporting results to Medical Providers. Additional responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of GoHealth Urgent 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, organization and communication.

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire (ARC or AHA)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required
• Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required

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 to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients across all ages
• Ensure patients are positioned correctly and protected during use
• Will need to push patient in a wheelchair

• Inform technical staff of patient flow
• Prepare patients for examination, verify patient information and medical history, and confirm purpose of visit
• Perform preliminary vital signs (blood pressure, weight, temperature) and escalate critical cases to provider as needed
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, hCG) and provide patient information to provider

• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed

• Medical Team Support:
  Collaborate with the ordering/treating Provider to determine which procedures or views will best assist in accurate diagnoses and treatment
• Patient Care:
  Explain procedures, ensure patient comfort and safety, answer questions
• Patient Positioning:
  Position patients and equipment for optimal imaging
• Image Production:
  Adjust radiographic controls to capture clear images
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform routine maintenance and ensure supplies
• Radiation Safety:
  Adhere to ALARA principles to minimize exposure
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate patient records and log procedures in electronic systems
• Image Management:
  Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists

• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols; anatomy and physiology relevant to X-ray testing
• Knowledge of radiology equipment safety hazards
• Positioning patients properly; detect and report equipment problems
• Infection control and radiological safety procedures
• Ability to work with…