Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem - N. Huntingdon

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & more

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours

Job summary

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic imaging for patients with a focus on safety and accuracy. You will collaborate with providers and medical assistants to deliver efficient imaging services for all ages.

Requirements include a high school diploma, graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program, ARRT registration, and state licensure where applicable. Onsite position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduation from an approved Radiologic Technologist program required.
• ARRT registration required at time of hire.
• State licensure as Radiologic Technologist at time of hire (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray services for patients under provider direction.
• Ensure proper patient positioning and protection during imaging.
• Collaborate with providers, medical assistants and staff to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Maintain medical records and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

X-ray imaging

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

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 is widely recognized as one of the leading academic medical institutions in the world. GoHealth Urgent Care is the largest operator of urgent cares in the country. Together we operate urgent care centers across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. And we are in growth mode!

At UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. 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 Techs and Training Coaches who 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
• Sign on bonus up to $10,000 (for eligible applicants.*)
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities - get paid for each work anniversary of your referral!
• Training & Development: Hands on, immersive training & coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers
• Career mobility in the radiology technologist field! Different career paths with us include Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QC RT, as well as mobile RT with travel incentive.
• Onsite Managers who are passionate about supporting team members

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & more
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours annually

What You'll Do for Our 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 are not 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/or Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care patients. This role is responsible for providing a variety of technical procedures and applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis for our UPMC-GoHealth Urgent 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-GoHealth Urgent Care 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 Diploma required Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program required

Work Experience

Experience in a clinical setting preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required at time of hire.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist is required at the time 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 services for patients by applying x‑ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly.
• Ensure patients are positioned correctly on or in front of equipment and protected during use.
• May need to push patient in a wheelchair

Patient Preparation and Rooming

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

Administrative

• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up on care
• Follow operating instructions