Radiologic Technologist - $7,500 Sign On Bonus

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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 

* Sign on bonus up to $7,500 (for eligible external applicants.*) 

* 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 

Responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and apply prescribed
ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for our 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 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 

* 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 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. 

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

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.     

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