Job Description:

The Radiology Technologist assistant provides support to imaging technologists in performing various diagnostic imaging procedures. The position assists in preparing patients for imaging exams, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process. The incumbent will have a strong understanding of medical imaging procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Posting Specifics

Entry Rate: $17.60+ depending on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes, check them out here, see info about our PEAK educational program below

Shift Details: Part-time, 30 hours/week, rotating holidays

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.

Essential Functions

Accountable for safe and effective delivery of patient care under the direction of the technologist.Assists in preparing the patient for the exam and is sensitive to their needs while in their care.Assists patients on and off procedure tables and to and from procedure rooms.Assists and/or oversees coordination of patient care.Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.Routinely inspects transport equipment and notifies appropriate personnel when repair is necessary.Transports patients to and from the Imaging department, while ensuring their comfort and safety.May perform IV insertion upon certification and skill pass off.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, technologists, and other healthcare professionals.Understands and adheres to any specific safety regulations or guidelines for the various imaging modalitiesBasic computer skills and proficiency in using electronic medical record systems.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong attention to details and the ability to follow instructions accuratelyWorks effectively as part of a teamMaintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staffAbility to prioritize tasks and problem solve.

Skills

Patient CareCustomer ServicePatient FlowClinical StaffingLife SupportHealth CareIV Insertion

Minimum Qualifications

High School DiplomaBasic Life Support (BLS) for Caregivers

Preferred experience

Patient care or customer service experienceIV Certification- may not be required at all sites

Physical Requirements:

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:

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$17.60 - $22.88

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 to diversity, 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.