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Radiology Technologist- (ARRT) (RT) (Travel)

DispatchHealth Management • New York, NY 10261 • Posted 4 days ago

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As a Radiology Technologist at DispatchHealth Management, you will perform portable x-ray and other diagnostic imaging procedures in various settings and locations around the United States. This role involves traveling to support radiologic teams on the east coast, with a strong preference for ARRT certification. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a 25% travel differential for out-of-home market travel. Ideal candidates reside on the east coast and will receive a daily food stipend during travel.

Responsibilities

  • Drive within a local area in a company-supplied vehicle to perform high quality portable x-rays, EKGs, and other applicable diagnostic imaging services for patients in various service locations.
  • Travel to other company locations/areas around the country on a regular schedule to perform portable x-rays, EKGs, and other applicable imaging services.
  • Use x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians' orders.
  • Demonstrate competence in the performance of portable x-ray studies based on established protocols and procedures.
  • Explain x-ray procedures to patients and answer their questions.
  • Demonstrate safe work practices appropriate to position, including safe driving, radiation safety and ALARA principles, infection control, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, safe operation of x-ray generators and associated equipment, vehicle loading/unloading of x-ray equipment, safely moving portable x-ray units during patient visits, and other activities associated with performing the responsibilities as a portable x-ray technologist.
  • Maintain an accurate record of completed x-ray procedures.
  • Promptly notify management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment.
  • Follow all company policies, procedures, protocols, and comply with all applicable state and federal rules, regulations, and standards.
  • Assist with order entry and management, customer service support, validation of studies, dispatching of technologists, report uploads and distribution, communication with radiologists, nursing staff, providers, patients, and other stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

Required

  • Meets all state-specific and federal requirements perform portable x-ray, including one or more of the following: Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist RT (R), Limited Scope X-ray Operator – in accordance with State-specific requirements, State x-ray license (if applicable)
  • Passes required background check(s)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Acts professionally, exhibits a friendly, caring, and positive attitude
  • Reliable, dependable, and ethical
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Ability to work a varied schedule that may require evenings, holidays, and weekends

Preferred

  • ARRT certification

Full Job Description

How You'll Make an Impact:

Perform portable x-ray and other diagnostic imaging procedures in a variety of settings and locations around the United States to

assist

in the diagnosis of disease and injuries.

Job Details: Full time position Travel to help support our radiologic teams on the east coast Strongly prefer ARRT certification, will consider LMRT license Offer 25% travel differential when traveling outside home market Will reimburse for all travel expenses outside candidates home market Will work either 8/ 10/12- hr shifts Competitive compensation and benefits offered Hiring immediately Must have valid Drivers License, clean driving record Company vehicle provided Ideal candidate resides on the east coast Daily food stipend What You'll Do:

Driving within a local area in a company-supplied vehicle to perform high quality portable x-rays,

EKGs

and other applicable diagnostic imaging services for patients in a variety of service locations, including private residences, skilled nursing homes, senior living facilities,

correctional

facilities

and other places of service. Traveling to other company locations/areas around the country on a regular schedule to perform portable x-rays,

EKGs

and other applicable imaging services. The traveling

portion

shall involve no more than two weeks per month, unless agreed to in advance. Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patients' bones, tissues, and organs as per physicians' orders. Demonstrating competence in the performance of portable x-ray studies based on established protocols and procedures. Explaining x-ray procedures to patients and answering their questions. Demonstrating safe work practices

appropriate to

position; including safe driving, radiation safety and ALARA principles, infection control, use of

appropriate personal

protective equipment; safe operation of x-ray generators and associated equipment, vehicle loading/unloading of x-ray equipment, safely moving portable x-ray units during patient visits, and other activities associated with performing the responsibilities as a portable x-ray technologist. Maintaining

an accurate

record of completed x-ray procedures. Promptly notifying management of damaged or malfunctioning x-ray equipment. Following all company policies, procedures, protocols, and

complying with

all applicable state and federal rules, regulations, and standards. As directed,

assisting

with order entry and management, customer service support, validation of studies, dispatching of technologists, report uploads and distribution, communication with radiologists, nursing staff, providers, patients, and other stakeholders as needed.

Traveling Guidelines: Employee

shall be compensated at his/her regular hourly rate for actual travel time to a different market/area up to a maximum of 8 hours per day, unless otherwise approved by management. Per Diem.

Employee

shall be allotted a fixed daily amount used for covering expenses such as meals and other incidental costs when

travel

on approved company trips. Employee

shall follow company policies and guidelines when making travel and lodging reservations.

What You Need:

Meets all state-specific and federal requirements perform portable x-rays, including one or more of the following:

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist RT (R) Limited Scope X-ray Operator — in accordance with State-specific requirements State x-ray license (if applicable)

Passes required background check(s). Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Must demonstrate proficient computer skills to perform required duties. Acts professionally, exhibits a friendly, caring, and positive attitude when interacting with management, employees, patients, patient's family, nurses, providers, client staff and other stakeholders. Is reliable, dependable, and ethical. Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment Valid driver’s license with clean driving record Ability to work a varied schedule that may require evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Who We Are:

About DispatchHealth, Professional Portable X-Ray (PPX), and

Dynamic Mobile Imaging (DMI)

DispatchHealth is building the world’s largest in-home care system to deliver trusted and compassionate care to all. DispatchHealth offers on-demand acute care and an advanced level of medical care for people of all ages in the comfort of their own homes. DispatchHealth’s emergency medicine and internal medicine trained medical teams are equipped with all the tools necessary to treat common to complex injuries and illnesses. DispatchHealth works closely with payers, providers, health systems, EMS, employer groups, and others to deliver care in the home to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, hospital stays and readmissions. Acute Care medical teams are available seven days a week, evenings, and holidays and can be requested online or a quick phone call. DMI and PPX radiologic technologists travel locally to diagnose patients in their own homes or at a facility. As the premiere provider of portable digital x-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs, holter monitors, echocardiograms, and dopplers we pride ourselves on having superior digital technology which allow for expedited care. Home health care services are becoming increasingly common, and this is a great opportunity to become part of one of the fastest growing mobile imaging companies in the country. Connect With Us:

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Applications are being accepted for this role for at least 3 days after the posting date, or once we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates. #RAD