Fully Licensed or Limited License Radiology Technologist

OSF HealthCare; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Radiology Technologist Care Guide to support patients through registration, rooming, and radiologic procedures. You will assist providers, perform x-rays, and help discharge patients while coordinating front and back office duties in an outpatient setting.

Flexibility to float between clinics is required. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft software.

Qualifications

• Formal Radiography program completion.
• Licensed with IEMA.
• BLS for Health Care Providers within 2 weeks of hire.
• ARRT registry eligible.
• Must complete ARRT registry within 6 months of hire.
• May float between clinics as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software (MS Office).
• Epic knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect payments.
• Room patients and assist provider with care and treatment.
• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and perform x-rays.
• Discharge patients and follow up as needed.
• Float between clinics to support outpatient operations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Analytical thinking

Education

Formal Radiography program completion

ARRT registry eligible

Current ARRT radiology certification

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Fully Licensed Rad Tech - Expected pay for this position is $27.25 - $35.67/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position.

Limited License Rad Tech - Expected pay for this position is $21.93 - $28.71/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Radiology Technologist Care Guide is responsible for patient registration, collecting payments, rooming, assisting the provider with care and treatment, preparing patients for radiologic procedures, performing x-rays, discharging, and following up with patients. It is the role of the Care Guide to companion patients and their secondary guests through the entire experience to maximize clinical excellence, reduce treatment times, and maximize the patient experience; before, during, and after the patient visit. The Care Guide is responsible for assisting the provider with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting, working closely with the provider and other clinical staff. Acting as the patient advocate, the Care Guide has continuous contact with providers, patients, patient families' significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management. This position requires floating to various facilities.

Qualifications

FULLY LICENSED RAD TECH REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• - Completion of a formal Radiography program with associated certificate or degree

License/Certifications:

• - Licensed with IEMA;
• - American Heart Assosciation (BLS for Health Care Providers) completed within 2 weeks of hire.
• - ARRt (R) registry eligible.
• - Must complete ARRT registry within 6 months of hire

Other requirements/information:

• - May be required to float between clinics as needed.

Other skills/knowledge:

• - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• - Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Other skills/knowledge:

• - Previous experience as a medical office assistant or CNA or equivalent, previous experience with an electronic health record and phlebotomy.
• - Knowledge of urgent care medical specialty.
• - Knowledge of medical terminology.
• - Knowledge of Epic.
• - Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• - Knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion, good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a customer service attitude.

Licensure/Certifications:

• - Current certification as a radiology technician with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• - Current American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)

LIMITED LICENSE RAD TECH REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• - High School Diploma/ GED

Experience:

• - 1 year healthcare experience

Licensure/ Certification:

• - Limited scope testing certification provided by ARRT
• - American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• - Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• - May be required to float between clinics as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• - Previous experience as a medical office assistant or CNA or equivalent, previous experience with an electronic health record.
• - Knowledge of urgent care medical specialty. Knowledge of medical terminology.

Licensure/ Certification:

• - Knowledge of Epic.
• - Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• - Knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion, good judgement, diplomacy, decision making, and a customer service attitude.

Licensure/ Certification:

• - Completion of limited scope test provided by ARRT

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.