Radiology Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical imaging examinations to assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions. This role involves patient interaction, ensuring safety protocols, and the proper use of radiologic equipment. Additionally, ongoing education and support for other staff and students are components of this position.
Job Description:
The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician.
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Posting Specifics
Entry Rate: $30.94 + depending on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes, check them out here, see info about our PEAK educational program below
Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Sign-on Bonus up to $5000 for eligible applicants, relocation assistance available
Perks of Working for Intermountain
The PEAK Program is the following:
PEAK is an education resource provided to eligible caregivers in partnership with InStride, a global provider of enterprise education programs. Through PEAK, Intermountain offers tuition coverage for more than one hundred online learning options, including undergraduate studies, professional courses and certifications, high school diplomas, and English language learning. All courses included in PEAK are online.
Through PEAK, Intermountain will pay tuition up front so caregivers won’t have to worry about paying with their own money and then receiving reimbursement later
Job Essentials
Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
Is sensitive to the patients needs throughout the procedure. Sufficiently explains to the patient and family the procedure about to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety. Addresses any patient concerns.
Performs radiologic exams that produce quality images and ensures patient and staff safety. Accomplishes this by following proper protocols, correct patient positioning, appropriate and effective use of equipment, and adherence to radiation protection and guidelines.
Utilizes sterile technique when performing invasive procedures.
Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds quickly and appropriately.
Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff. Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
Pursues individual education and career development opportunities, emphasizing those for new procedures and equipment.
As appropriate, assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
ARRT registration.
Current Rad Tech license in state of practice (if working in Utah).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare providers.
May be required to complete the Medical Assistant (MA) Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire and perform the function of an MA (as required by Medical Group).
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pushing/Pulling, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.
Location:
Intermountain Health LDS Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$30.94 - $47.77
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.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
Keywords:
radiology, radiologic technologist, medical imaging, patient care, healthcare, BLS certification, radiation protection, diagnostic imaging, medical technology, patient safety
