Registered Radiology Technologist

Position Highlights

• Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Friday–Sunday, 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Compensation: $29.14 - $44.94/hour
• Includes significant weekend shift differentials
• Ideal for technologists seeking work-life balance, enhanced compensation, and a predictable schedule

Essential Functions

• Produce x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist ensuring clear and undistorted films.
• Position and instruct patients regarding x-ray procedures.
• Perform x-ray procedures using portable machines as requested by the Emergency Department and nursing units.
• Process films for radiologists reading/interpretation following established procedures.
• Prepare or clean patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies and wiping off tables and equipment ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.
• Protect patients from undue exposure to radiation by using lead shields and various safety factors.
• Prepare and assist in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosages and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient information as needed by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion of an approved radiological training program and the ability to meet the requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required.
• Current license/certification in the state of practice, (if applicable) required.
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility or department, preferred.

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. This 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

Good Samaritan Hospital
Work City: Lafayette
Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Additional Information

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