Radiologic Technologist

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health•Erie, PA

12d

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) 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 and treatment for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. The RT performs and analyzes patient X-rays and reports results to Medical Providers, while also providing administrative support for efficient urgent care center operations. The role supports providers, medical assistants, and patients through patient-care coordination, organization, and communication. Responsibilities include preparing and rooming patients, taking vital signs, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining patient records, supporting clinic operations, and following equipment quality-control and radiation-safety procedures. Patient comfort, safety, image quality, and accurate documentation are central to the position.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from 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 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.

Responsibilities

Perform X-ray services under the direction of a clinical provider for patients of all ages.
Position patients and equipment correctly to obtain high-quality images and protect patients during imaging.
Collaborate with ordering or treating providers to determine the procedures or views that best support diagnosis and treatment.
Explain procedures to patients, support their comfort and safety, and answer questions.
Prepare and room patients by interviewing them, verifying information, recording medical history, and confirming the reason for 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 tests as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide relevant information to providers.
Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration, maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, make courtesy follow-up calls, and document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks as required.
Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
Maintain and clean X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
Follow infection-control and radiation-safety procedures, including ALARA practices.
Support clinic operations and communicate patient flow information to technical staff.
Identify equipment problems and correct them or notify a supervisor.
May push patients in a wheelchair.

Benefits

Hourly rate of $26.00–$34.00, based on years of experience.
Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible applicants in full-time roles.
Ongoing referral bonus opportunities.
Hands-on training and coaching, including classroom and shadowing days.
Career mobility and development opportunities, including Training Coach, OSM, QA/QC RT, and Mobile RT roles; Mobile RT includes a travel incentive.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, among other benefits.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off starting at 208 hours annually.
Work-life balance.