Radiologic Technologist

GoHealth Urgent Care • Erie, PA

13d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) 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 for efficient center operations and supports providers, medical assistants, and patients through patient-care management, organization, and communication.

The RT performs X-ray services for patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly patients, under the direction of a clinical provider. The role includes preparing and positioning patients, performing preliminary tests and point-of-care testing as needed, maintaining patient records, conducting follow-up calls, and maintaining and documenting quality controls for equipment. The RT also supports clinic operations, helps ensure patient comfort and safety, produces and verifies diagnostic images, 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 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 required by state law.
• 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 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 under the direction of a clinical provider, applying X-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment for patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with providers and medical assistants on patient care, clinic operations, organization, and communication.
• Work with the ordering or treating provider to determine procedures or views that will support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Position patients and equipment accurately to obtain high-quality images, and ensure patients are protected during imaging.
• Explain procedures to patients, support their comfort and safety, and answer their questions.
• 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, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide results or patient information to the provider.
• Inform technical staff about patient flow and support smooth clinic operations.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, and document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks as required.
• 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.
• Select and adjust radiographic controls and ionizing factors to produce clear diagnostic images.
• Clean and routinely 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible applicants and full-time roles.
• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• 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 with travel incentive.
• Onsite managers who support team members and their growth.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 208 hours annually.

What This Job Offers

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