Radiologic Technologist - East St Louis

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._ _**This position is eligible for up to $10K in bonuses!**_ 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. We would love for you to become a member of our team!  **Why you will love this team!**  We are highly selective and proud to cultivate a leadership cadre and culture that exemplifies our core values. We build strong, high-performing teams, operate with a bias toward action, and maintain a relentless commitment to developing our people into master clinicians and exemplary leaders.   We also have QA/QC RT’s who will be supporting your development and growth!  Why You’ll Love This Role  **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  Job Description  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 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.  **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:**  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 procedure required.  2\. Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.  3\. Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.  #INDCS Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!  If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!