Radiologic Technologist - FLEX - Part Time

About the role

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 are in growth mode. At UPMC‑GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first — providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care, and seamless integration with market‑leading health systems and our communities.

We are highly committed to building a team and culture that 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.

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 — expanding your skill set.
• 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.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow; prepare patients for examination, including conducting interviews to verify patient information, recording medical history, and confirming 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 (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG) and provide patient information to providers.
• Maintain medical records and scan 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, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• 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.
• Explain procedures to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and answer their questions.
• Accurately position patients and equipment for optimal imaging results.
• Select proper ionizing factors by adjusting/setting radiographic controls to capture clear, high‑quality diagnostic images.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning of X‑ray equipment, and manage necessary supplies.
• Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols and implement ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
• Maintain accurate patient records and log completed procedures in electronic systems and/or logbooks as required.
• Verify image quality and ensure images are sent to radiologists for interpretation.

Work is varied — you are not doing the same thing all day. Teleradiology reads all imaging. No fluoroscopy studies, no operating room cases, no unit portables, and no 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) required at 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 required at time of hire (if applicable by state law)

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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

Pay

• Competitive pay with monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 (for eligible applicants; criteria apply)
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities — get paid for each work anniversary of your referral

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling options
• No on‑call or overnight shifts