Radiologic Technologist Part Time Ross Township

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health•Pittsburgh, PA

17d

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 for radiologic diagnosis, analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to Medical Providers. It also provides administrative and patient-care support to help ensure efficient urgent care center operations. The technologist collaborates with providers and medical assistants on patient care management, organization, and communication. Duties include preparing and rooming patients, collecting vital signs and patient histories, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining records and equipment, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. The position serves patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly adults.

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 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 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform X-ray services under the direction of clinical providers for patients of all ages.
Position patients and equipment accurately and protect patients during imaging procedures.
Prepare and room patients by verifying information, recording medical history, confirming the purpose of visits, and collecting vital signs.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG tests, and share patient information with providers.
Collaborate with ordering or treating providers to determine the procedures or views that best support diagnosis and treatment.
Analyze images, verify image quality, and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation; report results to providers.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and support patient comfort and safety.
Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear diagnostic images.
Follow radiation safety protocols, including ALARA, and follow infection-control procedures.
Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs.
Clean and maintain X-ray equipment, manage supplies, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks, and conduct courtesy follow-up calls.
Support patient flow and general clinic operations, including communicating with technical staff and assisting with patient movement as needed.