Limited Scope Radiology Tech in School

Location: Spanish Fork Hospital | Status: PRN (As Needed) | Department: Imaging Services

About the Role

Are you currently enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program and working toward becoming a Registered Radiologic Technologist? Spanish Fork Hospital is seeking a motivated Limited Scope Radiology Tech in School to join our Imaging team while completing your education. This unique opportunity allows you to gain valuable hands-on experience under your Limited Scope license while continuing your journey toward ARRT certification. You'll work alongside experienced imaging professionals, develop your technical skills, and make a meaningful impact on patient care in a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging exams for which you meet Core Exam Specifications and are authorized under your Limited Scope Radiographer license.
• Demonstrate competency through successful completion of required skills testing and competency reviews.
• Ensure proper patient identification, order verification, and exam preparation.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the imaging experience.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and families to encourage cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Address patient questions and concerns in a professional and caring manner.
• Perform radiologic examinations that produce high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining patient and caregiver safety.
• Follow established imaging protocols, proper positioning techniques, radiation safety practices, and quality standards.
• Recognize emergent patient situations and respond appropriately.
• Accurately complete all required documentation, including image storage and time-sensitive records.
• Communicate relevant patient information to caregivers and providers to support coordinated patient care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities, particularly those related to new equipment, technology, and imaging procedures.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in and actively progressing through an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Licensure as a Practical Radiologic Technologist (PRT) / Limited Scope Operator in the state of practice or ARRT Board Registry Eligible per state requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following areas: Chest, Extremities, Spine, Skull, Podiatry or Bone Densitometry (DEXA).

Skills

• Anatomy knowledge
• Image evaluation skills
• Equipment operation proficiency
• Understanding of contrast protocols
• Emergency response awareness
• Ability to work independently
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication skills
• Electronic imaging system proficiency
• Task prioritization and organization
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Pay

$20.88/hour

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.