PRN Radiology Technologist
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Radiology Technologist to join our healthcare team at Cassia Regional Hospital. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Radiologic Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. This is a PRN position with shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
- Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
- Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
- Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
- Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
- Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
- Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
- Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
- Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
- Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
- Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
- Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
Skills
- Anatomy knowledge
- Image evaluation
- Equipment operation
- Contrast protocols
- Emergency response
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Electronic imaging
- Task prioritization
- Maintaining a clean environment
Requirements
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) certification
- Radiologic technologist license in state of practice (if applicable)
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
- May be required to complete the Medical Assistant (MA) Competency Checklist and perform the function of an MA in a clinic or InstaCare setting
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years radiology experience
- IV Certification
- CT Experience
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding 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, including 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, including bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically 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, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, often navigating crowded and busy rooms full of equipment and power cords.
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $29.43 - $45.39. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
Benefits
We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness encompassing living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.