What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist (Nassau County) position at Northwell Health | GoHealth Urgent Care?
Full-Time, Part-time, Per Diem Opportunities Available at various locations in Nassau County (Great Neck, Roslyn, Hewlett, Lynbrook, Oceanside, Rockville Center, Glen Cove, Greenvale, Mineola, Lake Success, Syosset, Massapequa, & Bellmore)
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.
INDCS
Salary : $40 - $52
