Radiologic Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Radiologic Technologist performs medical imaging examinations, producing x-ray images under the direction of a physician. This role includes positioning and instructing patients, processing films for interpretation, and maintaining imaging equipment. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, an approved radiological training program, and relevant state licensing.
Job Description:
The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician.
Posting Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hours: Full-time (36 hours)
- Shift Details: Variable
Scope
As a Radiology Technologist, you need to know how to:
- 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 machine as requested by Emergency Department and nursing units.
- Process films for radiologists reading/interpretation following established procedures.
- Communicate with patients, families, healthcare team members, and physicians both in-person and via telephone.
- Maintain x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions according to established guidelines.
- Promote effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate that departments/units ability to meet its goals and objectives.
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, required
- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
- At least one (1) year of diagnostic radiology experience, preferred
Physical Requirements:
Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.
Location:
Rocky Mountain Orthopedics
Work City:
Grand Junction
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$25.58 - $39.49
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Keywords:
radiologic technologist, Medical imaging, x-ray, patient care, healthcare, radiology, medical technology, diagnostic imaging, ARRT certified, Colorado healthcare
