Limited License Radiologic Technician, PRN

Socket.dev; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures with ionizing radiation, provide direct patient care, and adhere to safety standards. The role includes imaging quality checks, equipment operation, and collaboration within the Department of Radiology.

Responsibilities cover exam preparation, room maintenance, and potential involvement in training staff or new hires, with opportunities to participate in hospital committees.

Qualifications

• Current RQI eCredential required within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in Utah.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures and critiques images to maintain quality control.
• Selects film, adjusts and programs film changes, including cinefluorography.
• Maintains required radiation safety precautions to protect patients and staff.
• Assesses patient vital signs and condition during exams as indicated.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
• Performs limited radiological exams per Department of Radiology guidelines.
• Assists in orienting new employees or students in the department.
• May participate in department and hospital committees and provide in-service training.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient care basics

Image QA/QC

X-ray equipment use

Communication skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Clinical discretion

Workload prioritization

Education

RQI eCredential

Utah Radiologic Technologist license

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for performing radiographic procedures involving the application of ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs radiographic procedures. Critiques images to maintain quality control.
• Selects film, adjusts and programs a variety of film changes, including cinefluorography, and may process cassettes.
• Maintains the necessary precautions to prevent excessive exposure to radiation.
• Assesses patient vital signs and condition when indicated during exams.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
• Performs limited radiological exams based on guidelines set by the Department of Radiology.
• May assist in orienting new employees or students regarding functions of the department.
• May participate on department and hospital committees, and provide in-service training to hospital staff.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of radiation safety, basic patient care, QA/QC of images, and use of x-ray equipment.

• Ability to work under the supervision of a radiologist or radiology practitioner.

• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

• Ability to report equipment failure to appropriate department personnel for immediate attention or serviced by an equipment technician.

• Demonstrated authority to utilize their own discretion in selecting proper cassette size, exposure factors and the ability to correct exposure problems.

• Ability to balance and prioritize the work load requirements of the day while maintaining the needs of the department and providing flexibility to assist physicians in completing examinations.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Practical Technologist in the State of Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

Physical Requirements

Pulling and/or Pushing, Standing, Walking