Radiologic Technologist

GoHealth Urgent Care; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & more

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (for elig.

Ongoing referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants to examination and treatment of UPMC-GoHealthUrgentCare patients. This role provides a variety of technical procedures and applies ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, performs and analyzes patient x-rays and reports results to Medical Providers.

It also provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of UPMC-GoHealthUrgentCare Centers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program required.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for x-ray services as needed.
• Under the direction of the clinical provider, perform x-ray services for patients by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment.
• Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipment and protected during use.
• May need to push patient in a wheelchair.

Skills

Positioning patients

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

UPMC iswidely recognized asone of theleading academic medical institutions in the world. GoHealthUrgent Care is the largest operator of urgentcaresin the country.Together weoperateurgent care centers acrossPennsylvania and West Virginia. And we are in growth mode!

At UPMC-GoHealthUrgent Care, we place the needs of our patientsfirst - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming cultureof care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and ourcommunities. We would love for you to become a member of our team!

Why You’ll Love This Team:

• We are highly committed to building a team and culture that truly reflects our core values.
• We build strong, high performing teams and focus on developing people into skilled clinicians and leaders.‑performing teams and focus on developing people into skilled clinicians and leaders.
• In addition to Onsite Managers, we also have QA/QC Rad Techsand Training Coacheswho will be supporting your development and growth!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work Life Balance:
  • Flexible scheduling options
• Competitive Pay:
  • This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
  • Signon bonusup to $10,000(for eligibleapplicants.*)
  • Ongoingreferral bonusopportunities- get paid for each work anniversary of your referral!
• Training & Development:
  • Handson,immersive training& coachingprogramwith classroom and shadowing days alongside peers
  • Career mobilityinthe radiologytechnologist field! Different career paths with us include Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QCRT, as well asmobile RT with travel incentive.
  • Onsite Managers who arepassionate about supporting team members
• Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & more
  • 401(k)with company match
  • GenerousPTO:starting at208 hoursannually

WhatYou’llDoforOur Patients

• Collaborate with providers and medical assistants on patient care, organization, and communication.
• Use professional judgment to deliver imaging services, applying X‑ray technology for patients of all ages.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties under a provider after training — a strong opportunity to expand your skill set!

What To Expect in a Day:

• Teleradiology reads all imaging
• Work is varied—You arenot doing the same thing all day
• NO Fluoroscopy studies
• NO Operating room cases
• NO Unit portables
• NO on call or overnight shifts

Job Description

Summary

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/orMedical Assistants with the examination and treatment ofUPMC-GoHealthUrgentCare patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for ourUPMC-GoHealthUrgent Care patients. This role is responsible for performing and analyzing patient x-rays and reporting results to Medical Providers. Additional responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of UPMC-GoHealthUrgentCare Centers. In a collaborative manner, the Radiologic Technologist will provide support to Medical Providers, Medical Assistants, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diplomarequired
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist programrequired

Work Experience

• Experience in a clinical setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)requiredat the time of hire, obtainedthrough the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)registrationrequiredat time of hire.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist isrequiredat thetime of hire (if applicable by state law).

Essential Functions

• Responsible for x-ray services as needed
• Under the direction of the clinical provider, perform x-ray servicesfor patients by applying x-ray energy toassistin diagnosis or treatmentof patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.
• Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipmentand protected during use.
• Mayneed to push patient in a wheelchair

Patient Preparation and Rooming

• Inform technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination, which includes conductinginterviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirmpurpose of visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight,temperature, etc.) for vital signs and elevate critical cases tothe provideras needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis,ECG, HCG); and provide patient information toproviders.

Administrative

• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts topatient files.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controlsand calibration of equipment;maintainQuality Assurance/Quality Controllogs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance,andsubmitrepair tickets as needed

Other responsibilities include:

• Medical Team Support : Collaborate with the ordering/treating Provider todeterminewhich procedures or views will bestassistinaccuratediagnoses and treatment.Support clinic operations to keep the center running smoothly.
• Patient Care : Explaining procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and answering their questions.
• Patient Positioning : Accurately positioning patients and equipment foroptimalimaging results.
• Image Production : Selecting proper ionizing factors by adjusting/setting radiographic controls to capture clear, high-quality diagnostic images
• Equipment Maintenance : Performing routine maintenance, cleaning of X-ray equipment, and managing necessary supplies.
• Radiation Safety : Adhering to strict radiation safety protocols and implementing ALARA (as low asreasonably achievable) to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
• Documentation : Maintainingaccuratepatient records andlogging ofcompleted procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks asrequired.
• Image Management : Verifying image quality and ensuring images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.

2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.

3. Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills:

1. Positioning patients properly for the X-ray procedure required.

2.Identifyingequipment problems and correcting or notifyingsupervisor.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!