Radiologic Technologist - Northern St. Louis

GoHealth Urgent Care; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care in O’Fallon, Missouri, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform x-ray services for patients while collaborating with Medical Providers and Assistants. You'll be responsible for patient positioning, equipment maintenance, and ensuring patient comfort while adhering to safety protocols.

A High School Diploma and ARRT certification are required. The role offers competitive pay and up to $10K in bonuses, alongside medical benefits and a comprehensive training program.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
• ARRT registration required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform x‑ray services for patients under clinical provider's direction.
• Prepare patients for examination and perform preliminary physical tests.
• Ensure patients are positioned correctly for imaging.

Skills

Positioning patients properly for the X‑ray procedure

Identifying equipment problems and notifying supervisor

Following infection control procedures

Education

High School Diploma

ARRT certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

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.

This position is eligible for up to $10K in bonuses!

Competitive Pay

• Earn up to $10K in bonuses!
• This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
• 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

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

Summary

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of Mercy-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 Mercy-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 Mercy-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
• ARRT certification 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.
• 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 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.

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

• Knowledge of X‑ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X‑ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills

• Positioning patients properly for the X‑ray procedure required.
• Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.