Radiologic Technologist (Part-Time)- Pleasant Hills Southland

GoHealth Urgent Care • Pleasant Hills, PA

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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, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to medical providers. It also provides administrative support and collaborates with providers, medical assistants, and patients on patient care management, organization, and communication.

The position includes preparing and rooming patients, gathering and recording patient information and medical history, taking preliminary vital signs, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, and supporting clinic operations. Radiologic Technologists explain procedures, ensure patient comfort and safety, position patients and equipment, produce diagnostic images, maintain equipment and supplies, follow radiation-safety practices, document procedures, and ensure images are sent for interpretation. After training, the role may also include Medical Assistant duties under a provider.

Imaging is read by teleradiology. The role does not involve fluoroscopy studies, operating-room cases, unit portables, on-call duties, or overnight shifts. The posting describes flexible scheduling, hands-on training and coaching, career mobility, monthly performance-based incentive pay, a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants, referral bonuses, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and PTO starting at 208 hours annually.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduate of 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 applicable by state law.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, body mechanics, and patient movement necessary to perform X-ray testing.
• 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 as needed, applying X-ray energy to assist with diagnosis or treatment for patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with providers to determine which procedures or views will support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Position patients and equipment accurately and ensure patients are protected during imaging.
• Explain procedures to patients, support their comfort and safety, and answer questions.
• Prepare and room patients, verify patient information, record medical history, and confirm the purpose of the visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests and vital signs, escalating critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care tests as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, and document completed procedures in electronic systems or logbooks.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care.
• Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration, maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Maintain and clean X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
• Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear, high-quality diagnostic images.
• Follow radiation-safety protocols, including ALARA, and infection-control procedures.
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• Support clinic operations and communicate patient flow to technical staff.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties under a provider after training.

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, with payments tied to each work anniversary of the referred employee.
• Hands-on immersive training and coaching, including classroom and shadowing days.
• Career mobility opportunities, including Training Coach, OSM, QA/QC RT, and mobile RT roles with a travel incentive.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO starting at 208 hours annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED