Per Diem

GoHealth Urgent Care•North Huntingdon Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist works with medical providers and/or medical assistants to examine and treat UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. The role performs technical procedures and applies prescribed ionizing radiation to support radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to medical providers. It also provides administrative support and assists providers, medical assistants, and patients with patient-care management, organization, and communication. The role may include Medical Assistant duties after training, such as preparing and rooming patients, recording medical histories, obtaining vital signs, and conducting point-of-care tests. The technologist maintains equipment and quality-control records, supports radiation safety, and helps ensure images are suitable and sent for radiologist interpretation. Imaging is read through teleradiology. The posting notes that the role does not involve fluoroscopy, operating-room cases, unit portables, on-call work, or overnight shifts.

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, where required 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 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.
Flexible scheduling options.
Interest in career paths such as Training Coach, OSM, QA/QC RT, or mobile RT.

Responsibilities

Provide X-ray services as needed and perform X-rays under the direction of a clinical provider for patients of all ages.
Position patients and equipment accurately, explain procedures, and protect patients during imaging.
Collaborate with providers and medical assistants on patient care, clinic organization, and communication.
Prepare and room patients, verify patient information, record medical histories, and confirm the purpose of visits.
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 information to providers.
Maintain medical records and scan charts into patient files; document completed procedures in electronic systems or logbooks as required.
Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear diagnostic images and verify image quality for transmission to radiologists.
Maintain and clean X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
Follow infection-control and radiation-safety procedures, including ALARA practices.
Support clinic operations and determine appropriate procedures or views in collaboration with the ordering or treating provider.
May perform Medical Assistant duties under a provider after training, including patient-care tasks.