Radiologic Technologist (Full-Time)

GoHealth Urgent Care•North Huntingdon Township, PA

1d•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 centers. 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, organization, and communication. The role may also perform medical assistant duties under a provider after training, including patient preparation and rooming, taking vital signs, conducting point-of-care tests, maintaining medical records, and supporting clinic operations. Imaging is read through teleradiology. The posting states there are no fluoroscopy studies, operating-room cases, unit portables, on-call duties, or overnight shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire 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, physiology, body mechanics, and patient movement relevant to X-ray testing.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform X-ray services for patients of all ages under the direction of a clinical provider.
Collaborate with providers to determine appropriate procedures and views for diagnosis and treatment.
Position patients and equipment accurately, explain procedures, and help ensure patient comfort and safety.
Select radiographic controls to produce clear diagnostic images and verify image quality before sending images for interpretation.
Follow radiation safety protocols, including ALARA, and protect patients during imaging.
Prepare and room patients by verifying information, recording medical history, confirming visit purpose, and taking preliminary physical measurements and vital signs.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide information to providers.
Communicate patient flow to technical staff and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, document completed procedures, and conduct courtesy follow-up calls.
Perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs; troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair requests.
Clean and maintain X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies.
Support clinic operations and collaborate with medical providers, medical assistants, and patients on care, organization, and communication.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus more.
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.
Flexible scheduling options.
Hands-on training and coaching, including classroom and peer-shadowing days.
Career mobility opportunities, including Training Coach, Onsite Manager, QA/QC Radiologic Technologist, and mobile Radiologic Technologist roles with travel incentive.

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