ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist PT

ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist PT

Edgerton, MN $57,099 - $72,099 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Deliver top-quality healthcare services by utilizing ionizing radiation to perform diagnostic imaging for licensed practitioners. This role involves operating radiographic equipment to produce clear images essential for accurate diagnosis.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring patient history aligns with the imaging process and documentation is thorough.
• Prepare and instruct patients to achieve optimal imaging results while minimizing anxiety.
• Operate radiography equipment and accessories skillfully to perform required procedures.
• Position patients appropriately, considering comfort and ability, and immobilize when necessary.
• Determine and apply correct radiographic exposure techniques.
• Implement radiation safety principles to protect patients, self, and others.
• Assess image quality and ensure proper identification on radiographs.
• Attend to patients' physical and psychological needs during procedures.
• Practice aseptic techniques and perform venipunctures as needed.
• Prepare, identify, and administer contrast media under licensed practitioner guidance.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional and fluoroscopic procedures, including non-interpretive fluoroscopy.
• May perform catheter anchoring and initiate basic life support when necessary.
• Educate patients about tests and procedures to foster understanding and cooperation.
• Maintain assigned work areas, report equipment issues, and manage supply restocking.
• Provide practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives within the department.
• Adhere to all applicable standards and policies, including on-call duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.
• Computer proficiency is necessary.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Must hold state certification for radiologic technologists.
• Active student license at start date from an accredited radiography program.
• Registry eligible and must obtain R.T.(R) ARRT certification within six months of hire.

Work Shift: First shift, part-time, 32 hours per week.

This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc