Radiologic Technologist PA

Position: Radiologic Technologist - Full Time - Multiple Locations - Central, PA

Radiologic Technologist - Full Time - Multiple Locations - Central, PA

UPMC, the largest non-profit healthcare system in Pennsylvania, 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.

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.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Competitive Pay:

• Performance bonus up to $600/month
• Sign on bonus up to $10,000 (for eligible applicants.)
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities

Training & Development:

• Hands on, immersive training & coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers
• Career mobility in the X-Ray field! Different career paths with us include Flex, Float, Training Coach, OSM, and QA/QC roles.
• Onsite Managers who are passionate about supporting team members and their growth

Benefits:

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

Work Life Balance:

• Flexible scheduling options - Choose 3x 12-hour shifts OR 4x 10-hour shifts per week

What You’ll Do For Our Patients

Collaborate with Medical Providers and Medical Assistants through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.

• Exercise professional judgment to provide health care services, which include applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups

Job Description

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) works with Medical Providers and/or Medical Assistants with the examination and treatment of UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care patients.

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 test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.

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 to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed

Other Responsibilities Include

Medical Team Support:
Collaborate with the ordering/treating Provider to determine which procedures or views will best assist in accurate diagnoses and treatment.

Patient Care:
Explaining procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and answering their questions.

Patient Positioning:
Accurately positioning patients and equipment for optimal imaging 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 as reasonably achievable) to minimize exposure to patients and staff.

Documentation:
Maintaining accurate patient records and logging completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as required.

Image Management:
Verifying image quality and ensuring images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills

• Positioning…