Radiologic Technologist - 10k Sign On Bonus Eligible

GoHealth Urgent Care • Cornelius, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants to examine and treat patients at Novant-GoHealth Urgent Care. The role performs technical procedures and applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to Medical Providers. The technologist also provides administrative support and helps coordinate patient care, organization, and communication to support efficient clinic operations.

The role includes performing X-ray services for patients of all ages, preparing and rooming patients, collecting vital signs, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining medical records, and supporting follow-up care. The technologist works collaboratively with providers to select procedures and views, explains procedures to patients, positions patients and equipment, produces and verifies diagnostic images, and ensures images are sent for interpretation. Responsibilities also include maintaining and cleaning equipment, documenting quality controls and calibration, maintaining QA/QC logs, troubleshooting equipment issues, and following radiation safety and infection-control procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required at the time of hire.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required at the time of hire where applicable by state law.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing, including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment and common safety hazards.
• Ability to position patients properly for X-ray procedures.
• Ability to identify equipment problems and correct them or notify a supervisor.
• Ability to follow infection-control and radiological safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform X-ray services and apply X-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients of all ages, under the direction of a clinical provider.
• Position patients and equipment accurately, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and protection during imaging.
• Collaborate with providers to determine procedures or views that support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare and room patients by verifying information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to the provider.
• Perform and analyze patient X-rays, verify image quality, and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear, high-quality diagnostic images.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, and document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks as required.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care.
• Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration, maintain QA/QC logs, clean and maintain X-ray equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols, including ALARA, and follow infection-control procedures.
• Support clinic operations and communicate patient flow to technical staff.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer their questions.
• Manage necessary equipment supplies.
• May push patients in a wheelchair.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and more.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting at 208 hours annually.
• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible applicants.
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities.
• Hands-on training and coaching, including classroom and shadowing days.
• Career mobility opportunities in X-ray, including Flex, Float, Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QC roles.
• Onsite managers who support team members and their growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED