Job Description:

As a Senior 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.

The Radiology Technologist II will function as an expert resource for the department.

Essential Functions

Exhibits leadership skills, acts as a mentor and role model, works with minimal supervision, and can provide direction to the team in the coordinator/manager’s absence.Trains and mentors new staff and students.  Acts as a lead tech when assigned.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.

Shift Details

PRN (as needed)8 hr shiftsDays only (no nights, graves, weekend/holidays or on-call required)

Skills

Anatomy knowledgeImage evaluationEquipment operationContrast protocolsEmergency responseIndependent workTeamworkEffective communicationAcute electronic imagingTask prioritizationClean environment

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in a variety of diagnostic areas, including acute care experienceCurrently working in an acute care setting performing a variety of diagnostic exams, including fluoroscopy (fixed and/or c-arm) and mobile imaging.American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)(R) certificationCurrent Radiologic Technologist license in state of practiceBasic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providersIV certification—may not be required at all sites.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous leadership experience3-5 years demonstrated experience as a Radiology Technologist

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:

TOSH

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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

$34.06 - $52.55

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