Full Job Description
Why You\'ll Love This Role
• Competitive Pay:
o Hourly Pay: $43.00 - $55.00 (based on experience)
o This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
• Training & Development:
o Hands on, immersive training & coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers
o Career mobility in the X-Ray field! Different career paths with us include Flex, Float, Training Coach, ROM, and QA/QC roles.
o Regional Operation Managers who are passionate about supporting team members and their growth
• Benefits:
o Medical, Dental, Vision & more
o 401(k) with company match
o Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours annually
• Work Life Balance
o Flexible scheduling options
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/or Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of UCSF-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for our UCSF-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 UCSF-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. Job Requirements
Education
• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist 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.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required at the time of hire (if applicable by state law).
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.
• May 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 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.
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; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs 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: Maintaining accurate patient records and logging completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as required.
• 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 required.
2. Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
3. Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.