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Radiology Technologist (Carmel, NY)

Nuvance Health | GoHealth Urgent Care

Carmel, NY
1 month ago

Job Description

Nuvance, 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 Hudson Valley/Western Connecticut area.

We’re hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem positions.

·        Hourly Pay: $38.00 – $45.00 (based on experience)

·        Bonus Potential: Earn up to $600/month

·        Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 (full-time positions)

·        Paid Time Off: 25 days in your first year

·        Additional Pay Incentives: Higher rates for mobile, PRN, float and evening shifts (8 PM – midnight)

Apply today and take the next step in your career!


At Nuvance-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!

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/or a Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is 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

·        High School Diploma required

·        Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program 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.

·        State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required at time of hire as applicable by state law.

Essential Functions

·        Responsible for x-ray services as needed

o   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.

o   Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipment and protected during use.

o   Will need to push patient in a wheelchair

·        Patient Registration

o   Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.

o   Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center

o   Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist

o   Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status

·        Patient Preparation and Rooming

o   Inform technical staff of patient flow.

o   Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit;

o   Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.

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

·        Stocking

o   Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed

o   Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.

·        Administrative

o   Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.

o   Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence

o   Ensure reception is well maintained

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

o   Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.

o   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

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