Radiologic Technologist (Multi-Modality Preferred)

Radiology Technologist

When it comes to providing quality, patient-centered care – local matters. Our doctors and staff are invested in the community. We're your local team of radiology experts. With cutting-edge medical imaging technology, highly trained clinical staff, and board-certified radiologists, we bring patient care and imaging excellence into focus.

Casper Medical Imaging has proudly been serving our community since 1971. We have long standing roots in the great state of Wyoming and are proud to be able to provide expanded services not just to our state, but our region.

The ability to adapt to a growth mindset and be willing to learn and take accountability is a must for any individual within the walls of our establishments. Empathic and positive attitude is a required mindset for all employees as it is our duty to connect on a stelar level with one another as co-workers, but even more important is our patience and referring providers.

We practice PATIENT with our peers and all individuals we come in contact with within our scope.

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Basic Benefits (Health & Fringe)

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Safe Harbor Retirement
• Profit Sharing Retirement
• Supplemental Coverage
• PTO
• Free Parking

Reports To: Clinical Radiology Manager

Successful candidates will be required to obtain other modality registries if not already obtained upon hire. Job Summary: This position is responsible for operating X-ray, fluoroscopic, mammography, and computed tomography equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
2. Protects patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
3. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
4. Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls.
5. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physicians.
6. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
7. Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
8. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
9. Complies with safety standards.
10. Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
11. Maintains clinical supplies and orders as necessary.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Job Responsibilities for CT tech:

1.Operate CT scanners to produce cross section images of internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues.

2.Technical knowledge in cross sectional anatomy

3.Transfers patients to CT table and transporting when necessary.

4.Perform diagnostic CT scan of all patients.

5.Adjust patient positioning.

6.Prepares patient for radiological procedure.

7.Obtain detailed patient history and obtains appropriate waivers and forms.

8.Ability to start an IV.

9.Ensure patient safety, including prescreening or contraindication to radiation and contrast injections.

Primary Job Responsibilities for Mammography tech:

1.Performs high quality mammography exams, making appropriate technical adjustments for body size and habitus, age, and past medical history.

2.Participates in ensuring compliance with MQSA regulations.

3.Demonstrates the ability to operate mammography equipment.

4.Interacts with patient, explaining procedure thoroughly and answering any questions as appropriate.

Education: Associate degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technologic program. Current state X-Ray Technology certificate or license. BLS certified Experience: One to three years of experience as X-ray technologist preferably in medical practice environment. Other Requirements: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration required. Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of X-ray procedures and protocols.
2. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform X-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
3. Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.

Skills:

1. Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
2. Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.

Abilities:

1. Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required.
2. Ability to read and write instructions, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
3. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and other employees.
4. Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, PACS, or EMR.

Equipment Operated: Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.

Work Environment: Radiological unit. Exposure to disease, radiation, biohazard materials and toxic chemicals while performing job duties.

Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with an X-Ray technologist such as standing six to eight hours per day. Involves bending, stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting, turning, kneeling, and pushing, and pulling. Heavy lifting 75+ lbs. required to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress when working with anxious patients or difficult exams.

Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pushing/Pulling, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.

Full Time

Non-Exempt

Monday through Friday

Common work schedule is 8 AM - 5 PM

Rate of pay is dependent upon experience and current registries obtained upon hire.