Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem

GoHealth Urgent Care; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive pay

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care, part of Hartford HealthCare, operates urgent care centers across Connecticut. This radiology role focuses on delivering high-quality X-ray services with patient-first care in a fast-paced setting.

You will work under clinical supervision, ensure correct patient positioning, and uphold radiation safety. Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care offers immersive training, career mobility, and onsite support for team growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• ARRT registration required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray services under clinical provider direction.
• Position patients correctly and ensure protection during imaging.
• Maintain imaging and QA/QC records and logs.
• Support patient flow and provide safe, compassionate care.

Skills

Positioning patients

Equipment troubleshooting

Infection control

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

HS Diploma or equivalent

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.

Hartford HealthCare, 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 Connecticut area.

At Hartford HealthCare-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!

Why You’ll Love This Role

Competitive Pay

• 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

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program required
• High School Diploma or equivalent 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.

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 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.

Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!