Radiologic Technologist (Part-Time)- Pleasant Hills Southland

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health • Pleasant Hills, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants to examine and treat patients at UPMC-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. It also provides administrative support and helps manage patient care, organization, and communication across the care team.

The technologist provides X-ray services for patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly patients, while ensuring appropriate positioning, comfort, and radiation safety. After training, the role may also perform Medical Assistant duties, including rooming patients, gathering medical histories and vital signs, and conducting point-of-care tests. The position includes equipment maintenance and quality-control duties, documentation, and support for efficient clinic operations. Imaging is read through teleradiology; the role does not involve fluoroscopy, operating room cases, unit portables, on-call work, or overnight shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration at the time of hire.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist at the time of hire, if applicable by state law.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology needed for X-ray testing, including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment and common radiology safety hazards.
• Ability to position patients properly for required 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 clinical providers.
• Collaborate with providers and medical assistants on patient care, organization, communication, and clinic operations.
• Determine appropriate procedures and views with the ordering or treating provider to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Position patients and equipment accurately, explain procedures, protect patients during imaging, and address patient questions and comfort.
• Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear, high-quality diagnostic images.
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• Prepare and room patients by verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visits.
• Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to providers as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, and document completed procedures in electronic systems or logbooks.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care.
• Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration, maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, conduct preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
• Follow infection-control and radiation-safety procedures, including ALARA practices.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties under a provider after training.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible applicants.
• Referral bonus opportunities, including payments for each work anniversary of a referral.
• Hands-on training and coaching, including classroom and shadowing days.
• Career mobility opportunities, including Training Coach, Onsite Manager, QA/QC Radiologic Technologist, and mobile Radiologic Technologist roles with a travel incentive.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting at 208 hours annually.

What This Job Offers

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