Limited X-Ray Technician at UCSF Health | GoHealth Urgent Care

UCSF 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 San Francisco Bay Area. 

At UCSF 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 Limited X-Ray Technician (XT) 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 patient x-rays and additional responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of GoHealth Urgent Care Centers. In a collaborative manner, the Limited X-Ray Technician will provide support to Medical Providers, Medical Assistants and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. 

The Limited X-Ray Technician (XT) completes all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner while living our vision and mission to become the urgent care partner of choice by re-defining value and access to quality care through: an effortless experience, a culture of care, and seamlessly integrating with our partners and communities. This vision is achieved through our five core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Accountability.

Hourly rate: $32.00 - $43.00

Bonus eligible up to $600/month

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an approved Limited X-Ray Tech (LMRT) 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). 

• Applicable state licensure as a Limited Permit X- Ray Tech required. 

• A person holding a limited permit may perform digital radiography within the respective scopes of practice upon completion of 20 hours of additional training in digital radiologic technology and obtaining an authorization from CDPH.

Essential Functions

• 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. 

• An LXRT may only perform the following x-rays:  

• -Chest radiography permit: radiography of the heart and lungs 

• -Extremities radiography permit: radiography of the upper extremities, including shoulder girdle, and lower extremities, excluding pelvis 

• -Leg-podiatric radiography permit: radiography of the knee, tibia and fibula, and ankle and foot. 

• -Skull radiography permit: radiography of the bone and soft tissues of the skull and upper neck. 

• Torso-skeletal radiography permit: radiography of the shoulder girdle, rib cage and sternum, vertebral column, pelvis and hip joints. 

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

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

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

• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist 

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

• 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. 

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

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

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

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

• Ensure reception is well maintained 

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

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

• 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.  

• All Other duties as assigned

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures preferred 

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work 

• Social perceptiveness and service oriented 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organizational and planning skills 

• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software preferred 

• Ability to push patients in wheelchair of over 100 pounds

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