Radiology Technologist

Job Description

Up to a $7,500 Sign on Bonus Available
Full Time Night - 11:00 pm to 7:30 am - Every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Moves, positions, and manipulates radiographic equipment to complete requested procedures safely.
• Performs direct patient care duties within the technologist’s scope of practice, including monitoring patient condition, transporting patient, and using proper infection control techniques.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks.
• Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
• Cross-trains into advanced modalities as needed.
• Performs radiographic imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality images that meet department standards.
• Selects technical factors to produce radiographic images safely and in a timely manner.
• Performs imaging with correct patient demographic and examination information.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.
• Affords assistance to patients during procedures, ensuring their comfort, safety, and privacy, in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma
• Previous Radiologic Technologist experience
• One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers
• Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operation, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately
• Up-to-date knowledge of patient positioning and equipment operations, including x-ray producing equipment, if applicable per facility
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Able to fully use all Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to use computer system for data entry and retrieval
• Patient care skills to care for Infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
• Must be able to independently perform radiographic procedures to departmental standards
• Demonstrates ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively
• Able to learn and use radiology software packages such as EPIC, PACS, etc.
• Maintain responsibility for all required registries and licenses to perform Diagnostic Imaging
• Responsible to maintain all required continuing and annual education
• Knowledge of Diagnostic Radiological Procedures/Positions
• Ability to determine appropriate technical factors
• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
• Adult/and child/infant CPR
• Able to perform radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail
• Knowledge of communication styles and constant deployment of proper engagement behaviors when encountering patients, staff, and physicians
• This position requires knowledge of the use of computerized and radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic procedures in a manner consistent with minimal radiation exposure and maximum image quality
• The ability to communicate and receive instructions, verbally and written and carry them out as directed
• Must be able to operate radiographic equipment and work with electrical and radiant energy
• Comprehensive knowledge of general radiographic procedures
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care that addressed the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs to the patient population served within the department

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Associate
• Bachelor's

Skills

• Registered Technologist – Radiography RT(R)(ARRT)
• IEMA
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS)

Benefits

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

$23.32 - $43.37

Schedule

Full time
Shift Night (United States of America)