Medical Assistant (Full-Time) | Bridgeville/Washington

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're 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 care centers in the country. Together, we operate urgent care centers across Pennsylvania and West Virginia and are in growth mode!

About the Role

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 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. In addition to Onsite Managers, we also have QA/QC Rad Techs and Training Coaches who will support your development and growth.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options
• Competitive Pay: 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, including paths such as Training Coach, OSM, QA/QC RT, and mobile RT with travel incentives

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• 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 to expand your skill set
• Responsible for x-ray services, including positioning patients correctly and protecting them during use
• Prepare patients for examination by conducting interviews, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit
• Perform preliminary physical tests (e.g., blood pressure, weight, temperature) and escalate critical cases to the provider
• Conduct point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG) and provide patient information to providers
• Maintain medical records, scan charts to patient files, and conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up
• Perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed
• Collaborate with the ordering/treating provider to determine procedures or views for accurate diagnoses and treatment
• Support clinic operations to keep the center running smoothly
• Explain procedures to patients, ensure their comfort and safety, and answer their questions
• Accurately position patients and equipment for optimal imaging results
• Select proper ionizing factors to capture clear, high-quality diagnostic images
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of X-ray equipment and manage necessary supplies
• Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols and implement ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
• Maintain accurate patient records and log completed procedures in electronic systems
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation

What To Expect In a Day

• Teleradiology reads all imaging
• Varied work—you are not doing the same thing all day
• No fluoroscopy studies, operating room cases, unit portables, on-call, or overnight shifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program required
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• 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 & 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
• Ability to position patients properly for X-ray procedures
• Ability to identify equipment problems and correct or notify supervisor
• Ability to follow infection control and radiological safety procedures