Radiologic Technologist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring a Radiologic Technologist for Bell Hospital. This full-time role requires performing x-ray procedures across multiple locations and ensuring safety and regulatory adherence.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and complete a 2-year accredited Radiology Technology program. A BLS certification and state licensure are also required within 90 days.

Join a dedicated team focused on quality healthcare in Kansas City, and participate in training the next generation of technologists.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Graduate of a 2-year accredited Radiology Technology program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray procedures for diagnosis.
• Ensure competence with x-ray equipment.
• Participate in training student technologists.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Use of x-ray equipment

Patient safety

Multi-form communication

Training of student technologists

Education

High School Graduate

2-year accredited Radiology Technology program

Tools

Computer systems for patient testing

Job description

Overview

Radiologic Technologist — Bell Hospital

Shift: Days — Tuesday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:30pm. Full-time position.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Perform x-ray procedures to produce images for diagnosing disease processes. Procedures may be performed at multiple locations across the Main Campus and hospital-affiliated imaging facilities. Competence is required for both fixed and mobile x-ray devices. Experience is required in high-acuity areas, surgical areas and less acute outpatient settings.
• Participate in training of student technologists.
• Be competent in the use of all x-ray equipment (fixed and mobile) and ensure personal competency requirements are met throughout the department.
• Demonstrate flexibility in reviewing new approaches in response to changing organizational and healthcare needs.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, patient safety, infection control, and other departmental and organizational requirements. Understand, support, and practice current rules/regulations/practices.
• Prioritize safety for staff, patients, vendors, and other customers; ensure timely patient care and participate in the transport process to support patient satisfaction.
• Provide input to Radiology Physician leadership to support “World Class” care in a teaching facility. Interact with hospital customers to assist with patient and customer satisfaction and HCAHPS scores. Assist leadership in process improvement data collection.
• Serve as a department resource and assist in providing continuing education; demonstrate effective, multi-form communication. Report potential hazards, safety concerns, or behavioral issues that affect a safe, high-quality healthcare environment.
• Complete mandatory educational assignments as provided by Team Leaders, Supervisors, or the Assistant Director.
• Other duties as required. Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of a 2-year accredited Radiology Technology program

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Licensure And Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) — American Heart Association
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) — State Board of Healing Arts for Kansas locations only within 90 Days
• Radiography (R) — American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Preferred Language Skills

• Additional language skills are a plus

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to utilize computer systems to perform patient testing and retrieve data related to monitoring of quality and performance needs.

Time Type

Full-time

Job Requisition ID

R-55134

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.