Radiologic Technologist- Flex

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC; North Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Flex Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic X-ray procedures and support medical providers across multiple Urgent Care locations. You will travel between sites to render care, manage imaging, and assist with patient flow.

The role requires ARRT and state licensure, BLS, and strong patient communication. Ideal candidates are team players with clinical experience, excellent time management, and the ability to work across a fast-paced urgent care environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program required.
• ARRT registration required.
• BLS required at time of hire (ARC or AHA).
• Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Must pass MVR background check
• Must hold state licensure in NY, OR, WA, CT, CA, DE, MD, TX, VA, and AR

Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray services for patients under the direction of the clinical provider.
• Ensure correct patient positioning and protection during imaging.
• Travel between two sites to provide X-ray services.
• Process patient registrations, co-pays, and schedule appointments.
• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and front desk duties.
• Document daily calibrations, QA, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Social perceptiveness

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

Tools

MS Office

Patient management software

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Center Operations

Entity: Team members affiliated with Joint Ventur​es

Job Relationships

Responsible to: Regional Operations Manager

Assignments received from: Regional Operations Manager, On-Site Manager, Team Leader

Positions supervised: None

Job Summary

The Flex 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.

The Flex RT completes all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner while living our vision and mission to become the urgent care partner of choice by re‑defining value and access to quality care through: an effortless experience, a culture of care, and seamlessly integrating with our partners and communities. This vision is achieved through our five core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Accountability.

The Flex RT does not anchor at a one particular urgent care site. The Flex RT works across sites in close proximity to one another. As patient care needs arise requiring X‑ray, the Flex RT travels from to the respective site to render care. The travel nature of this role enables to Flex RT to be exposed to a variety of urgent care settings and maximizes quantity of X‑Rays an RT performs.

Job Requirements

Education

• 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.
• Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Must pass MVR background check
• Must hold state licensure in state of practice at the time of hire (NY, OR, WA, CT, CA, DE, MD, TX, VA, and AR)

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures preferred
• 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
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software preferred

Core Competencies:

• Collaboration: Takes ownership for collectively establishing productive partnerships and relationships and seek to gain joint understanding of priorities and objectives so that the greater good of the organization and those we serve is always at the forefront.
• Innovation: Consistently uses good judgment, applying creativity to overcome obstacles and increasing effectiveness and efficiency though process and other forms of innovation.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Fosters diversity and inclusion, to be able to better understand team members, our customers and partners. Engages the strengths and talents of each GoHealth team member, creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection where the richness of ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed.
• Integrity: Models and practices the highest ethical and professional standards; demonstrates pride and personal interest in our patients, partners and fellow team members, deeply engaging in the business. Makes decisions, with a focus on doing the right thing; treats team members, our customers, partners and vendors with dignity, consideration, open‑mindedness and respect.
• Accountability: Always shows initiative, demonstrates a bias to action and gets things done. Actively accepts responsibility for diverse roles, obligations and actions that positively influence patient and customer outcomes, our partnerships and the healthcare needs of our communities.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

None

Essential Functions

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job.

• 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.
• Travel between two different sites to provide X‑ray services
• 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 elevate 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.