PRN Radiology Technologist - Registered

Maintained Functions

• 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.
• Aids 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.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Fulfills protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Essential Skills

• Anatomy knowledge
• Image evaluation
• Equipment operation
• Contrast protocols
• Emergency response
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Electronic imaging
• Task prioritization
• Clean environment

Qualifications

Rad Tech I:

• 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.

Rad Tech II:

• Demonstrated experience in a variety of diagnostic areas, including acute care experience
• Currently working in an acute care setting performing a variety of diagnostic exams, including fluoroscopy (fixed and/or c-arm) and mobile imaging
• 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
• IV certification—may not be required at all sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years radiology experience
• IV Certification

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. 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.

Location and Schedule

Location: Primary Children's at Lehi
Work City: Lehi
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.