Radiologic Technologist - East St. Louis

At Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patientsfirst by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming cultureof care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and ourcommunities. 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:  

• Performance bonus up to $600/month 

• 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: Accrual up to 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/orMedical Assistants with the examination and treatment of Mercy-GoHealth UrgentCare patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety oftechnical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologicdiagnosis for our Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsiblefor performing and analyzing patient x-rays and reporting results toMedical Providers. Additional responsibilities include providingadministrative support to ensure efficient operation of Mercy-GoHealth UrgentCare Centers. In a collaborative manner, the Radiologic Technologist willprovide support to Medical Providers, Medical Assistants and patientsthrough a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organizationand communication. 
 
Job Requirements 
 

Education 

• High School Diploma required 

• ARRT certificationrequired 

Work Experience 

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred 

Required Licenses/Certifications 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtainedthrough the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA). 

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)registration required at time of hire. 

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Essential Functions 

• Responsible for x-ray services as needed 

• Under the direction of the clinical provider, perform x-ray servicesfor patients by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatmentof patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. 

• Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipmentand 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 conductinginterviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirmpurpose of visit; 

• Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight,temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provideras 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 topatient files. 

• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care 

• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controlsand calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Controllogs 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:  Maintainingaccurate 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.