Radiologic Technologist - FLEX - Part Time at UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC — New Oxford - New Oxford, PA

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

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 escalate 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 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. 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 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 of 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 patients properly for the X-ray procedure required.
• Identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Following infection control and radiological safety procedures.