Radiologic Technologist Full-Time

Hughston; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Hughston Clinic seeks a Radiologic Technologist to assist physicians and staff in producing high-quality radiographs in a busy clinical setting. You will follow established safety procedures, prepare patients, operate imaging equipment, and ensure accurate requisitions and views.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited two-year radiologic technology program, BLS certification, knowledge of radiographic technique and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have command of radiographic technique.
• Must be proficient with medical imaging systems and assist staff.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and patient confidentiality.
• Completion of coursework for licensure/certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Must have a command of radiographic technique.
• Operate radiography equipment and assist other staff as needed.
• Carry out radiology requisitions and views, and ensure safety protocols.
• Assist patients with positioning and occasional lifting.
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment in working order.
• Provide training and supervision to student technologists.
• Capture and upload CDs from outside sources when required.

Skills

Radiographic technique

HIPAA knowledge

Musculoskeletal anatomy

Independent work

Education

Accredited two-year radiologic technology program

State licensure / certification coursework

Job description

Position Goal

Assist physicians and other staff members with care of patients in producing high quality radiographs.

• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**

Position Goal

Assist physicians and other staff members with care of patients in producing high quality radiographs.

Position Responsibilities

• Must have a command of radiographic technique.
• Must have command of medical imaging system and be able to assist other staff members as needed.
• Responsible for understanding and carrying out radiology requisitions and views.
• Memorize what views each physician requires on exams.
• Assist patients in getting into the positions required to get the radiographs needed with the occasional need to lift the patient.
• Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Stock necessary supplies.
• Use a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Assist with and provides direct training and supervision to student technologists.
• Ensure equipment is in working order. Report any malfunction to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Carry out radiology requisitions and views. Use radiographic technique, medical imaging system, and assist other staff members as needed.
• Operate all portables and C-Arm equipment (if applicable).
• Provide back up support to Medical Assistants, which includes rooming patients, transcribing, entering tests and procedures, EMR documentation, reviewing initial vital signs, assisting with minor procedures (e.g. suture/staple removal), assisting with DME placement/removal, and ensuring all equipment and exam rooms are sterilized and clean/stocked (if applicable).
• Import and upload outside CDs for clinic.

Experience

Required:

• None.

Preferred

• Previous orthopaedic experience.

Education

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program or equivalent military training.
• Completion of coursework required for appropriate state licensure and certification(s) (if applicable).

Special Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of radiographic technique and medical imaging system(s).
• Vast knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy.
• Ability to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) may be required (MVR will be screened on an annual basis).

All applicants must apply at www.hughston.com to be considered

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.