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GoHealth Urgent Care · 3 months ago

Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem - Multiple Locations - Central PA

Hershey - Hershey, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

GoHealth Urgent Care is part of UPMC, the largest non-profit healthcare system in Pennsylvania, and is recognized as a leading academic medical institution. The Radiologic Technologist will work collaboratively with Medical Providers and Medical Assistants to provide technical procedures and apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, ensuring efficient operation of the urgent care centers.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Explaining procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and answering their questions

Accurately positioning patients and equipment for optimal imaging results

Selecting proper ionizing factors by adjusting/setting radiographic controls to capture clear, high-quality diagnostic images

Performing routine maintenance, cleaning of X-ray equipment, and managing necessary supplies

Adhering to strict radiation safety protocols and implementing ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize exposure to patients and staff

Maintaining accurate patient records and logging completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as required

Verifying image quality and ensuring images are sent to radiologists for interpretation

Qualification

Radiologic Technologist certificationBasic Life Support (BLS)X-ray procedures knowledgeClinical experiencePatient careEquipment maintenanceRadiation safetyDocumentation skills