Radiologic Technologist Full-time Robinson Court PA

GoHealth Urgent Care • Pittsburgh, PA

10d • $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 and collaborates with providers, medical assistants, and patients on 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, explaining procedures, protecting patients during imaging, checking image quality, maintaining equipment and quality-control records, and following radiation-safety protocols. Additional duties include patient rooming, preliminary vital signs, point-of-care testing, medical-record maintenance, and other support for clinic operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
• 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 required at the time of hire.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required at the time of hire where 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 safety hazards in radiology.
• 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 diagnosing or treating patients of all ages under the direction of a clinical provider.
• Position patients and equipment accurately to produce optimal diagnostic images, and ensure patients are protected during imaging.
• Collaborate with Medical Providers and Medical Assistants on patient care and clinic operations, including determining procedures or views that support diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare patients for examinations by interviewing them, 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, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to the provider.
• Explain procedures to patients, support their comfort and safety, and answer their questions.
• Select and adjust radiographic controls to produce clear, high-quality diagnostic images; verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, document procedures in electronic systems or logbooks, and conduct courtesy follow-up calls.
• Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration, maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, clean X-ray equipment, manage supplies, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Follow infection-control and radiation-safety procedures, including ALARA practices.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow and support efficient clinic operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off starting at 208 hours annually.
• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible applicants.
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities.
• Training and development through an immersive program with classroom training, coaching, and shadowing.
• Career mobility opportunities, including Training Coach, OSM, QA/QC RT, and Mobile RT roles; Mobile RT roles include a travel incentive.

What This Job Offers

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