Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - PRN - Avon Urgent Care

IU Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Radiologic Technologist for its urgent care facilities. This dynamic role emphasizes patient interaction and skill expansion beyond traditional x-ray duties. You'll engage with patients, explaining procedures and providing comfort during their visits. The position offers the chance to work in various clinics, enhancing your versatility in patient care. Join a team that values compassion and excellence, making a significant impact on healthcare while growing your professional skill set. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Shift Differentials

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography.
• Must obtain credential in Radiography within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures for radiological diagnosis.
• Prepare and operate equipment while positioning patients correctly.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Communication Skills

Empathy

Diagnostic Radiography

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Registered Technologist - Radiography (RT(R))

Radiologic Technology Training Program

Tools

Radiographic Equipment

Job description

Overview

Working as a Radiologic Technologist in Urgent Care offers a dynamic environment with greater patient interaction and the chance to expand your skill set beyond just performing x-rays. In this fast-paced setting, rad-techs often engage directly with patients, explaining procedures, addressing concerns, and providing comfort during stressful moments. This enhanced interaction fosters strong communication skills and empathy. This diverse experience not only enriches their professional development but also makes them more versatile and valuable healthcare professionals. Ultimately, working in urgent care allows rad-techs to make a significant impact on patient care while continuously growing and diversifying their skill set.

This is a PRN Diagnostic Radiology Technologist position located at our Avon Urgent Care. The Technologist may be required to work at different urgent care clinics around the Indianapolis area. No on-call required!

The Technologist would qualify for shift differentials!

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures for radiological diagnosis, in a timely fashion, while demonstrating the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images. Treats patients with care and respect.

• Basic Life Support certification, required.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R), through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or a recent graduate of an approved training program in Radiologic Technology (board eligible). If board eligible, must obtain credential in Radiography within 6 months of hire.
• Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Radiologic Technologist or a current ISDH Radiology Student Permit.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

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