Radiologic Technologist

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health • Carlisle, PA

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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 uses prescribed ionizing radiation to obtain radiologic images for diagnosis. The technologist performs and analyzes patient X-rays, reports results to medical providers, and provides administrative support for efficient center operations. In collaboration with providers, medical assistants, and patients, the role supports patient care management, organization, and communication.

The position also includes patient preparation and rooming, preliminary vital-sign checks, point-of-care testing, record maintenance, equipment quality controls and maintenance, and other medical-assistant duties after training. Imaging is read through teleradiology. The role does not involve fluoroscopy, operating-room cases, unit portables, on-call shifts, or overnight shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration at time of hire.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist at time of hire, where required by state law.
• 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.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols, anatomy and physiology relevant to X-ray testing, body mechanics and patient movement, and radiology equipment and its common safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform X-ray services for patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly patients, under the direction of a clinical provider.
• Position patients and equipment appropriately, explain procedures, and promote patient comfort and safety.
• Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear diagnostic images; verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• Collaborate with providers to determine procedures or views that support accurate diagnosis and treatment, and report imaging results to providers.
• Prepare and room patients, verify patient information and visit purpose, record medical history, and perform preliminary tests such as blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
• Escalate critical cases to providers and perform point-of-care tests as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing.
• Support patient flow and clinic operations; communicate with technical staff and collaborate with medical assistants and providers.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, document procedures, and conduct follow-up courtesy calls to patients.
• Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration, maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, conduct preventive maintenance, submit repair tickets, and manage supplies.
• Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and follow infection-control and radiation-safety protocols, including ALARA practices.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible applicants.
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities.
• Hands-on training and coaching program, including classroom and peer-shadowing days.
• Career mobility opportunities, including Training Coach, Onsite Manager, QA/QC RT, and mobile RT roles with 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED