X-Ray Technician

About the role

UP Health System Bell is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Xray Tech III joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Xray Technician who excels in this role:

• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable
• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities
• Operates radiology equipment to perform clinical diagnostic radiology exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth
• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information
• Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested
• Performs all general radiography procedures associated with the department, including development of films and preparation of contrast media, as appropriate
• Transports patients to and from department
• Meets responsibility of on-call scheduling of department
• Files and retrieves radiology files
• Works with PAC's system
• Completes quality assurance studies as directed
• Completes all necessary documentation in patient and department files
• Enters HIS/RIS/PAC's data into computer systems
• Maintains current knowledge appropriate to tests

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiological technology
• AART Registered or eligible. Primary Source Verification: American Registry for Radiologic Technologists
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Schedule

1.0 FTE (40 hours/week). Varied shifts. On call, afternoon and weekend rotation.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, this position offers comprehensive benefits:

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• 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

About UP Health System Bell

UP Health System Bell is a Joint Commission Accredited Critical Access Hospital providing a spectrum of health and wellness services. Established more than 100 years ago, UP Health System Bell offers Inpatient, Outpatient, and Post-Acute care through its 25-bed critical access facility and many physician practices. UP Health System Bell is a verified Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services and an Accredited Sleep Medicine Center through The Joint Commission.