Radiologic Technologist Part Time

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health • Hartford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare and GoHealth Urgent Care operate urgent care centers across Connecticut, with a focus on patient experience, a welcoming culture of care, and integration with health systems and communities. The Radiologic Technologist provides technical procedures and prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to Medical Providers. The role also provides administrative and patient-care support to Medical Providers, Medical Assistants, and patients to help ensure efficient clinic operations.

The position performs X-ray services for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults, under the direction of a clinical provider. It includes preparing and rooming patients, taking vital signs, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining medical records, supporting patient follow-up, and maintaining imaging equipment and quality-control documentation. The technologist explains procedures, positions patients and equipment, verifies image quality, manages images, and follows radiation-safety and infection-control procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
• Applicable state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform X-ray services as needed and apply X-ray energy to assist in patient diagnosis or treatment under the direction of a clinical provider.
• Position patients and equipment correctly to obtain high-quality images and protect patients during procedures.
• Prepare patients for examinations by verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature; escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to the provider.
• Inform technical staff about patient flow and support clinic operations.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the ordering or treating provider to determine procedures or views that will assist accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Explain procedures to patients, help ensure their comfort and safety, and answer their questions.
• Set radiographic controls and select appropriate ionizing factors to produce clear diagnostic images.
• Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
• Follow radiation-safety protocols, including ALARA, and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and log completed procedures in electronic systems or logbooks.
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• Push patients in a wheelchair.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a stated base salary range of $35.00–$40.50 per hour.
• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities.
• Hands-on, immersive training and coaching program, including classroom and shadowing days alongside peers.
• Career mobility in the X-ray field, including Flex, Float, Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QC roles.
• Onsite managers who support team members and their growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree