Radiologic Technologist - Belle Vernon, Dunbar, Mt. Pleasant, Uniontown

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health•Belle Vernon, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join their team. This role involves providing imaging services using X-ray technology for patients of all ages, collaborating with providers and medical assistants, and performing Medical Assistant duties after training. The company emphasizes a welcoming culture, team building, and developing skilled clinicians and leaders. They offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay with monthly incentives, a sign-on bonus, referral bonuses, and opportunities for career mobility within the radiology technologist field. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match, along with generous PTO.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required at time of hire.
State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required at the time of hire (if applicable by state law).
Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
Positioning patients properly for the X-ray procedure required.
Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with providers and medical assistants on patient care, organization, and communication.
Use professional judgment to deliver imaging services, applying X-ray technology for patients of all ages.
Perform Medical Assistant duties under a provider after training.
Works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care patients.
Responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for our UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care patients.
Responsible for performing and analyzing patient x-rays and reporting results to Medical Providers.
Providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care Centers.
Provide support to Medical Providers, Medical Assistants, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication.
Responsible for x-ray services as needed.
Under the direction of the clinical provider, perform x-ray services for patients by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.
Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipment and protected during use.
May need to push patient in a wheelchair.
Inform technical staff of patient flow.
Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit.
Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to the provider as needed.
Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to providers.
Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care.
Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Collaborate with the ordering/treating Provider to determine which procedures or views will best assist in accurate diagnoses and treatment.
Support clinic operations to keep the center running smoothly.
Explaining procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and answering their questions.
Accurately positioning patients and equipment for optimal imaging results.
Selecting proper ionizing factors by adjusting/setting radiographic controls to capture clear, high-quality diagnostic images.
Performing routine maintenance, cleaning of X-ray equipment, and managing necessary supplies.
Adhering to strict radiation safety protocols and implementing ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
Maintaining accurate patient records and logging of completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as required.
Verifying image quality and ensuring images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & more
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours annually
Flexible scheduling options
Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
Sign on bonus up to $10,000 (for eligible applicants.)
Ongoing referral bonus opportunities
Training & Development: Hands on, immersive training & coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers
Career mobility in the radiology technologist field! Different career paths with us include Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QC RT, as well as mobile RT with travel incentive.
Onsite Managers who are passionate about supporting team members