Radiologic Technologist

Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, andGoHealthUrgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company,areoperatingurgent care centers across the Connecticut area.

At Hartford HealthCare-GoHealthUrgent 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!

WhyYou’llLove This Role

Competitive Pay: 

• Performance bonusup to $600/month

• Sign on bonusup to $7,500 (for eligible externalapplicants.*)

• Ongoingreferral bonusopportunities 

Training & Development:

• Hands on,immersive training & coaching programwith classroom and shadowing days alongside peers

• Career mobilityin the X-Ray field! Different career paths with us include Flex, Float, Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QC roles. 

• Onsite Managers who arepassionate about supporting team membersand their growth 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & more

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO: starting at208 hoursannually

Responsible forproviding a variety of technical procedures andapplyprescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for ourGoHealthUrgent Care patients. This roleis responsible forperforming and analyzing patient x-rays and reporting results to Medical Providers.Additionalresponsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation ofGoHealthUrgent Care Centers.In a collaborative manner, the Radiologic Technologist will provide support to Medical Providers, MedicalAssistantsand patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology programrequired

• High School Diploma or equivalentrequired

Work Experience

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)requiredat the time of hire (obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registrationrequired.

• Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologistrequired.

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 toassistin 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 escalate critical cases toprovideras needed.

• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information toprovider.

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;maintainQuality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, andsubmitrepair tickets as needed

Other responsibilities include: 

• Medical Team Support: Collaborate with the ordering/treating Provider todeterminewhich procedures or views will bestassistinaccuratediagnoses 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 foroptimalimaging 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:Maintainingaccuratepatient records andloggingcompleted procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks asrequired. 

• Image Management: Verifying image quality and ensuring images are sent to radiologists for interpretation. 

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.

2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics

and patient movement.

3. Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills:

1. Positioning patients properly for the X-ray procedurerequired.

2.Identifyingequipment problems and correcting or notifyingsupervisor.

3. Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.

*Applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify for SignOnBonus. Apply today and learn from our recruiter if you qualify.

Note:  thisjob 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.