Radiologic Technologist - East St. Louis

- 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

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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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 .

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

- 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

- 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.

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

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

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.