Radiological Technologist

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Description

Position at Mercy | GoHealth Urgent Care

Mercy, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Springfield area.

At Mercy-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!

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/or a Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and apply 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. 
Hourly rate: $27.50-$37.50
Bonus eligible up to $600/month

Job Requirements

Education
  • High School Diploma required
  • Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program required
 
Work Experience
  • Experience in a clinical setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required at time of hire.  
     
    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 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 Registration 
      • 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 assigned center 
      • Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist 
      • Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status  
    • 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 test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.  
      • Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.  
    • Stocking 
      • 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 to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.  
    • Administrative 
      • 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 courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care 
      • Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building. 
      • Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed

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