Job Description:
Join Our Team as a PRN Radiology Technologist!
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Rad Tech to join our healthcare team at Primary Children's Outpatient Clinic.
If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you! This is a PRN position. Incumbent will pick up shifts as needed. Shifts for this role are Monday-Friday from 8am-16:30.
As a Radiologic Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic imaging exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Incumbent may be hired on as a Limited Scope Radiologist if ARRT has not been obtained.
Essential Functions
Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality. Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
Skills
Anatomy knowledge
Image evaluation
Equipment operation
Contrast protocols
Emergency response
Independent work
Teamwork
Effective communication
Electronic imaging
Task prioritization
Clean environment
Limited Scope Minimum Qualifications
Licensure as a Practical Radiologic Technologist/Limited Scope Operator in state of practice or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board Registry Eligible per state requirements.
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Competency in at least one of the following areas: Chest, Extremities, Spine, Skull, Podiatry, Bone Densitometry (DEXA).
Rad Tech Minimum Qualifications
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) certification
Radiologic technologist license in state of practice (if applicable)
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
May be required to complete the Medical Assistant (MA) Competency Checklist and perform the function of an MA in a clinic or InstaCare setting.
Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years radiology experience
IV competency 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.
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