Radiology Technician

About the role

Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Maintains patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Requirements

• Current state Radiologic Technologist license.
• Completed degree from an approved course in Radiologic Technology.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Hospital training during two years of Radiologic Technologist program.
• Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics, or medical offices preferred.
• Must be a member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible and maintain registry once received.
• Desirable to belong to national, state and/or local societies.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Current state Radiologic Technologist license.
• Completed degree from an approved course in Radiologic Technology.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Hospital training during two years of Radiologic Technologist program.
• Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics, or medical offices preferred.
• Must be a member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible and maintain registry once received.
• Desirable to belong to national, state and/or local societies.

Skills

• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Decisive judgement.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Nightly rotating shifts.