Radiologic Technologist

Job 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. The RT performs and analyzes patient x‑rays and reports results to Medical Providers and provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care Centers.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze x‑ray services for patients of all ages, under the direction of the clinical provider.
• Ensure correct positioning and protection of patients during x‑ray procedures.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow and prepare patients for examination, including interview, medical history verification, vital signs assessment and escalation of critical cases.
• Conduct point‑of‑care testing as needed (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG) and provide results to providers.
• Maintain medical records, scan charts, and perform daily equipment controls and calibrations.
• Perform preventive maintenance, maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot equipment, and submit repair tickets.
• Collaborate with ordering provider to determine appropriate radiographic views for accurate diagnosis.
• Explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of X‑ray equipment and manage supplies.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols and apply ALARA principles.
• Maintain accurate patient records and log completed procedures.
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.

Qualifications

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

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required at time of hire.
• State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required at the time of hire (if applicable by state law).

Skills

• Position patients properly for x‑ray procedures.
• Identify equipment problems and notify supervisor.
• Follow infection control and radiological safety procedures.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of x‑ray procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary for x‑ray testing, including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment and safety hazards commonly encountered in radiology.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & more.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off: starting at 208 hours annually.
• Competitive pay with monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible applicants.

Training & Development

• Hands‑on immersive training and coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers.
• Career mobility in the Radiology Technologist field (training coach, OSM, QA/QC RT, mobile RT with travel incentive).
• On‑site managers supportive of team members’ growth.