Radiology Technologist - Tahoe Orthopedics Sports Medicine - South Lake Tahoe

Radiology Technologist - Tahoe Orthopedics Sports Medicine - South Lake Tahoe

Job Category: Clinical Professional Requisition Number: RADIO001779

Posted: October 14, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Carson City, NV 89705, USA +4 more locations

Description

***Pay Grade as of 6/1/26- $41.09- $61.64***

***Actual offered hourly wage will depend on experience of the applicant***

Summary of Position: Performs diagnostic medical radiographic services utilizing established policies and procedures and ARRT & CRT standards ensuring optimal diagnostic quality. Archives data into the PACS system and maintains accurate records of daily operations. Services are provided based on the age specific protocols. Maintains equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of services. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to identify and meet the individualized needs of patients and customers.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of an accredited Radiology Technologist program.

Experience: One year recent experience as a Radiology Technologist

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Highly effective written and verbal communications skills. Proficient computer skills as are required to document, communicate and enter information into the electronic medical records system. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to collaborate with various departments in and outside of the Barton Health System in order to provide consistently exceptional patient care.

Certifications/Licensure: Current ARRT radiology (R) registry Current California RT certification Current fluoroscopy license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider) or ability to obtain prior to start date.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to lift, position, push and/or transfer patients. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Routine Hospital/Healthcare and administrative conditions. Contact with patients and guests under a wide variety of circumstances. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposure to infections and contagious disease. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases. Exposure to chemicals known by the California Health Department to cause reproductive harm and cancer. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including the handling of emergency or crisis situations. Subject to pressure due to irregular hours, frequent interruptions and stressful situations due to multiple demands. Rotate to other Barton orthopedic clinics, as needed.

Essential Functions

• Provide consistently exceptional care at all times.
• Performs radiographic exams in accordance with ARRT, CRT standards and Barton protocols. Repeat rate <4%
• Is able to competently utilize all electronic medical imaging computer programs
• Processes and evaluates technical quality of images on DR and PACS systems.
• Is able to order, reprint, QC and change orders in the EMR/ RIS
• Recognizes situations outside of his/her expertise and seeks guidance of coworkers or supervisors.
• Prepares and maintains imaging rooms and ensures availability of supplies.
• Transports patients to and from imaging rooms.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety
• Follows appropriate patient identification processes prior to transport.
• Confirms and executes study priorities and proper order.
• Accurately positions patient to ensuring patients comfort.
• When indicated, delegates duties to ancillary staff. Utilizes supportive personnel to perform duties within their abilities and scope of service.
• Is a professional resource to other members of the patient care team in area of expertise
• Effectively coordinates daily activities. Is self-motivated. Able to safely and effectively set priorities.
• Keeps patient/family informed of process, procedures, time-frames. Focuses on costumer service needs. Effectively educates patients, families in procedure.
• Monitors and ensures all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Prepares reports, evaluations as required by policy.
• Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner.
• Observes and interprets machine functioning. Maintains diagnostic instruments in good working order.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Follows department procedure when equipment malfunctions.
• Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel
• Is able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to identify each patient's age-specific needs.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that practice is compliant with standards.
• Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.

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