Radiology Technologist I, FT - $10K Sign On Bonus

About the Role

The main purpose of a Radiologic Technologist I is to produce the best quality radiographs on a patient of any age, in a very caring and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT scanning independently.
• Performs venipuncture for CT procedures independently and safely operates a power injector for CT procedures.
• Performs radiologic procedures independently.
• Operates DR for processing x-ray images independently.
• Operates all radiation emitting x-ray equipment independently (general rad room, portable x-ray machine, digital fluoroscopy room, mobile C-Arm) utilizing appropriate technique factors based on the patient's age, size, and body habitus.
• Operates independently in a sterile surgical environment utilizing the mobile C-Arm and/or portable x-ray machine.
• Completes all required competencies in the time allowed.
• Answers telephone calls and utilizes the phone system and all computer and software systems proficiently.
• Always follows the necessary patient identification procedures to ensure the "correct patient, correct procedure, correct date" is ensured.
• Follows all radiation protection procedures per policy.
• Must be able to communicate to patients in written and verbal form in order to properly explain procedures as well as gather pertinent information prior to performing certain procedures.
• Shares responsibility for completing various QC and other departmental tasks with other staff technologists.
• Shares "on-call" time with other staff technologists.
• Supervises radiography students in the performance of departmental functions.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an Accredited Radiography Program (JRCERT or equivalent).
• Current Iowa Permit to Practice Radiography.
• Current ARRT registration in Radiography.
• Current BLS certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements as outlined in the Job Requirements document.

Schedule

Shifts range between 7:00am – 9:00pm, days and evenings rotating.