Radiology Technologist

Job Summary

• The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Is sensitive to the patients needs throughout the procedure.
• Sufficiently explains to the patient and family the procedure about to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety.
• Addresses any patient concerns.
• Performs radiologic exams that produce quality images and ensures patient and staff safety.
• Accomplishes this by following proper protocols, correct patient positioning, appropriate and effective use of equipment, and adherence to radiation protection and guidelines.
• Utilizes sterile technique when performing invasive procedures.
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds quickly and appropriately.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
• Pursues individual education and career development opportunities, emphasizing those for new procedures and equipment.
• As appropriate, assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.

Physical Requirements

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

Preferred Skills & Experience

• N/A

Radiation Badge Requirement

• A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required for this assignment.
• To maintain an accurate and continuous exposure record, providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available.
• If a new badge is issued, prior exposure history will not be reflected.

Required Skills

['PATIENT IDENTIFICATION', 'ORDER VERIFICATION', 'RADIOLOGIC EXAMS', 'PATIENT POSITIONING', 'PATIENT PREPARATION']

Additional Skills

['MEDICAL IMAGING EXAMINATIONS', 'IMAGE STORAGE', 'EQUIPMENT', 'RADIATION PROTECTION', 'STERILE TECHNIQUE']

Required Education

• N/A

Preferred Education

• N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure

• ARRT registration.
• Current Rad Tech license in state of practice (if working in Utah).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare providers.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

• IV certification.

Certifications & Licenses

['Basic Life Support (BLS) certification', 'IV certification', 'ARRT registration', 'Current Rad Tech license']

Languages

[{'code': 'en', 'canSpeak': True, 'canWrite': True, 'canRead': True}]

Schedule Notes

• Shift: 4-10hr / Evenings
• Experience: 1 years of experience Trauma I experience STRONGLY PREFERRED
• License: UT State License - Required
• Certification (one of the following): ARRT (R) Required
• BLS Required Reason: Vacancy