CT/X-ray Tech - PRN - Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking an Imaging Associate to support radiologic imaging services in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires careful patient identification, adherence to physician orders, and commitment to ongoing education and competency maintenance. Responsibilities include collaboration with the care team, accurate communication of exam requirements and risks, and strict compliance with ALARA radiation protection principles.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Radiologic Technology or 1-year experience working as an Imaging Associate.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography, ARRT (R). New grads must be registered within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS card within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first. Acceptable courses are American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Licensed by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (LRT).

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper patient identity by checking two forms of identification per hospital policy, and confirming physician orders.
• Attend and complete all mandatory meetings and in-services, as well as assigned continuing education.
• Complete and maintain departmental competency checklists.
• Effectively utilize resources and time.
• Identify and report issues and concerns to effectively solve problems.
• Show interest and actively participate in Process Improvement projects, both departmentally and hospital wide.
• Be able to collaborate with others in a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Effectively communicates the exam requirements, risks and benefits in order to ease anxiety and obtain informed consent.
• Uses proper radiation protection techniques in order to minimize radiation dose to patients, fetus, staff, and self in accordance with the ALARA principle.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient identification

Exam communication

Team collaboration

Radiology safety (ALARA)

PHI privacy knowledge

Quality/improvement mindset

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

ARRT (R) registration

BLS certification

Job description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper patient identity by checking two forms of identification per hospital policy, and confirming physician orders.
• Attend and complete all mandatory meetings and in-services, as well as assigned continuing education.
• Complete and maintain departmental competency checklists.
• Effectively utilize resources and time.
• Identify and report issues and concerns to effectively solve problems.
• Show interest and actively participate in Process Improvement projects, both departmentally and hospital wide.
• Be able to collaborate with others in a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Effectively communicates the exam requirements, risks and benefits in order to ease anxiety and obtain informed consent.
• Uses proper radiation protection techniques in order to minimize radiation dose to patients, fetus, staff, and self in accordance with the ALARA principle.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

Yes No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

“No” indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Radiologic Technology or 1-year experience working as an Imaging Associate.

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography, ARRT (R). New grads must be registered within 90 days of hire.

Current BLS card within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first. Acceptable courses are American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• none

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• Licensed by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (LRT).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and proper radiological positioning in accordance with departmental protocols.

Demonstrates competency in ensuring patient safety at all times.

Completes continuing education biannually in accordance with Kansas State and ARRT regulations for current licensing and registration purposes.

Demonstrates ability to verify physician orders, insure proper reason for procedures and safely administer imaging contrast agents.

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.