Radiologic Technologist Sign on Bonus

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health • Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare and GoHealth Urgent Care operate urgent care centers across Connecticut. The Radiologic Technologist provides technical procedures and prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to Medical Providers. The role also provides administrative support and collaborates with Medical Providers, Medical Assistants, and patients on care management, organization, and communication.

The position includes patient preparation and rooming, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, point-of-care testing, maintaining records, following up with patients, and supporting clinic operations. The technologist maintains imaging equipment and quality-control records, ensures image quality and transmission for interpretation, and follows radiation safety and infection-control procedures.

The stated base salary range is $40.00–$45.50 per hour. The position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics, and eligible external applicants may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, body mechanics, and patient movement needed to perform X-ray testing.
• 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 for patients of all ages under the direction of a clinical provider.
• Position patients and equipment correctly to produce diagnostic images, and protect patients during imaging.
• Collaborate with ordering or treating providers to determine procedures and views that support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare and room patients by verifying information, recording medical history, confirming the purpose of the visit, and obtaining preliminary vital signs.
• Escalate critical patient cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide relevant information to providers.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts into patient files, and document completed procedures in electronic systems or logbooks.
• Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients regarding their care.
• Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs; troubleshoot breakdowns; perform preventive maintenance; and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Support clinic operations and communicate with technical staff about patient flow.
• Explain procedures to patients, help ensure their comfort and safety, and answer questions.
• Select and adjust radiographic controls to capture clear diagnostic images.
• Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
• Follow radiation safety protocols, including ALARA, and infection-control procedures.
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• Push patients in wheelchairs as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• 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 $7,500 for eligible external applicants.
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities.
• Hands-on training and coaching program, including classroom and shadowing days.
• Career mobility opportunities in Flex, Float, Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QC roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree