Radiologic Technologist (Greater NYC) at Nuvance Health | GoHealth Urgent Care

Full-Time, Part-time, Per Diem Opportunities Available in: Nassau, Suffolk, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx, and Manhattan

Northwell Health, 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 NYC/ Long Island/ Westchester region.

At Northwell Health-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. 

Hourly rate: $40.00- 52.00

Bonus eligible up to $600/month

Job Description

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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