Radiology Technologist

Shift Details

Full-time (36 hours)

Unit/Location: St. Mary’s Regional Hospital

About the Role

Performs medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits leadership skills, acts as a mentor and role model, works with minimal supervision, and can provide direction to the team in the coordinator/manager’s absence.
• Trains and mentors new staff and students.
• Acts as a lead tech when assigned.
• 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.
• 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.
• P 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.

Requirements

• Radiology Tech I: 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 Technologist (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. Previous leadership experience; 3-5 years demonstrated experience as a Radiology Technologist.
• Radiology 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 Technologist (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. Previous leadership experience; 3-5 years demonstrated experience as a Radiology Technologist.

Qualifications

• Radiology Tech I: Radiologic technologist license in state of practice (if applicable).
• Radiology Tech II: Radiologic technologist license in state of practice (if applicable).

Skills

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

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$29.43 - $45.39

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City: Grand Junction

Work State: Colorado