RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST DIAGNOSTIC

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic medical radiographic procedures across diverse patient populations. The role involves operating radiographic equipment, interacting with patients and explaining procedures, and ensuring effective radiation safety practices. Qualified candidates will have a graduate education from an AMA-approved program, a Kansas Radiology Technology license, and preferably at least one year of hospital experience. CPR certification must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• One year hospital experience preferred.
• Current Kansas License for Radiology Technology (LRT).
• American Registry of Radiology (ARRT) or eligibility for exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic medical radiographic procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment to produce quality images.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain optimum views.

Skills

Customer service

Radiographic equipment operation

Radiation safety practices

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

Job description

The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic medical radiographic procedures on all patient populations (infant through geriatric) and exhibits superior levels of customer service. The technologist effectively operates radiographic equipment to produce quality images in a variety of settings (Radiology Department, Emergency Department, Operating Room, or at the patient's bedside). The technologist explains procedures to the patient, demonstrates appropriate patient positioning, and obtains optimum views of specified anatomy. The technologist adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of the procedure and established guidelines. The technologist demonstrates effective radiation safety practices and assists the Radiologist, when necessary. The technologist interacts with numerous computer programs and systems on a daily basis. The technologist may also perform various other duties as assigned by the Director of Radiology.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
• One year hospital experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Current Kansas License for Radiology Technology (LRT)
• American Registry of Radiology (ARRT) or graduate student eligible for exam
• CPR certification(Basic Cardiac Life Support [American Red Cross-CPR for the Professional Rescuer] or Basic Life Support [American Heart Association-Health Care Provider] obtained within first 90 days of employment