Medical Radiographer - PRN

Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Neighborhood Hospital; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Neighborhood Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures at a technical level without constant supervision. You will support physicians, nurses and staff, operate X-ray/CT equipment, and ensure timely communication of results.

Requirements include ARRT certification, graduation from an AMA-approved Radiology program, and English fluency. Willingness to travel to multiple facility locations is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology is required.
• Associate’s degree in Radiology is preferred.
• Certified as a medical radiologic technologist (ARRT) is required.
• ARRT in radiography is required; CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to assist physicians, nurses and staff.
• Operate and maintain imaging department equipment including X-Ray, CT, CR reader, and PACS.
• Perform imaging exams in accordance with policies and notify physician on duty of results.
• Perform basic clinical procedures under physician or nurse direction.
• Travel to all facility locations as required.

Skills

Patient care

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology

Associate’s degree in Radiology

ARRT radiography certification

ARRT CT certification

Tools

PACS

X-ray/CT equipment

CR reader

Job description

We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of imaging procedures, including CT and X-Rays, at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.

• Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to assist the physicians, nurses and other technical and administrative staff in meeting the needs of individual patients throughout the facility.
• Operate and maintain all imaging department equipment including but not limited to X-Ray, CT, CR reader, and PACS
• Perform all imaging exams in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws and ensure the physician on duty is notified of the results
• Perform basic clinical procedures under the direction of the physician and/or nurse on duty
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Maintain an adequate supply of all reagents and consumables to perform quality testing
• Perform all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment
• Perform Quality Control as established by this laboratory
• Perform Proficiency Testing and/or Split Sample analysis periodically as established by this facility
• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned to this position and document these activities for periodic review by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or the Laboratory Director
• Perform duties as ER Technician as needed
• Maintain an adequate supply of all reagents and consumables to perform quality testing
• Perform all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment
• Travel to all facility locations as required

• High School diploma or GED, required
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology, required
• Associate’s degree in Radiology, preferred
• Certified as a medical radiologic technologist as required by the state in which practicing required
• Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography required
• Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in computed tomography, preferred, with the following exceptions
• 1+ years of emergency room experience, preferred
• ~ Proficiency with most X-ray/CT equipment, manufacturer’s hardware/software and PACS
• ~ Position requires fluency in English, written and oral communication