Radiologic Technologist

GoHealth Urgent Care • Daly City, CA

29d • $43 - $55

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants to examine and treat UCSF-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. 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 collaborates with providers, medical assistants, and patients on patient care management, organization, and communication.

The position includes preparing and rooming patients, collecting vital signs, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining medical records, and supporting clinic operations. The technologist is responsible for patient comfort and safety, accurate positioning and image production, equipment maintenance and quality control, radiation safety, and documenting and managing images and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire 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, physiology, body mechanics, and patient movement needed to perform X-ray testing.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment and common radiology 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 under the direction of clinical providers for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults.
• Position patients and equipment correctly, protect patients during imaging, and select appropriate radiographic controls to produce diagnostic images.
• Collaborate with providers to determine procedures or views that support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Explain procedures to patients, support their comfort and safety, and answer questions.
• Prepare and room patients by verifying information, recording medical history, confirming the reason for the visit, and communicating patient flow to technical staff.
• Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care tests as needed, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG tests, and provide information to providers.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, conduct courtesy follow-up calls, and document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks.
• 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.
• Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
• Follow radiation safety protocols, including ALARA, and follow infection-control procedures.
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• Support clinic operations to keep the center running smoothly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting at 208 hours annually.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Hands-on training and coaching, including classroom and shadowing days.
• Career mobility opportunities in X-ray, including Flex, Float, Training Coach, ROM, and QA/QC roles.

What This Job Offers

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