Radiologic Technologist Mars PA

GoHealth Urgent Care • Mars, PA

18d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

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 applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient X-rays, and reports results to Medical Providers. It also provides administrative support to help ensure efficient clinic operations and supports providers, medical assistants, and patients through patient-care management, organization, and communication.

The position provides X-ray services for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. It also assists with patient preparation and rooming, including verifying patient information and medical history, obtaining vital signs, conducting point-of-care tests as needed, maintaining medical records, and supporting patient follow-up. The technologist maintains and checks equipment, documents quality-control activities, troubleshoots issues, and follows radiation-safety and infection-control procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire, obtained 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform X-ray services under the direction of clinical providers for patients of all ages.
• Position patients and equipment accurately, explain procedures, and promote patient comfort and safety.
• Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear diagnostic images.
• Collaborate with providers to determine procedures or views that support diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare and room patients by verifying information, recording medical history, confirming the purpose of the visit, and obtaining vital signs.
• Perform point-of-care testing as needed, including 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, scan charts to patient files, and document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks.
• Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
• Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
• Follow radiation-safety protocols, including ALARA, and infection-control procedures.
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• May push patients in a wheelchair.

Benefits

• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible applicants and full-time roles.
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities.
• Hands-on training and coaching, including classroom and shadowing days.
• Career mobility opportunities, including Training Coach, OSM, 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