Radiologic Technologist - ORTHO PRN

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures, ensure image quality, and uphold radiation safety standards. You will support imaging in ORs and clinics, assess patient status during procedures, and help mentor new staff.

Strong communication and safety disciplines are essential to succeed in our patient-centered environment. Requirements include Utah licensure, ARRT registration, and RQI eCredential within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in department exam protocols.
• Demonstrated proficiency with imaging acquisition devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and providers.
• Ability to select proper radiograph exposure factors to ensure quality images.
• Ability to prioritize patient workload and be flexible to meet needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures and critiques radiographs to ensure high quality images.
• Applies radiation safety principles during image acquisition.
• Facilitates imaging support in operating rooms, patient care units and clinics.
• Assesses patient vital signs during procedures when indicated.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and service entities.
• May orient and mentor new staff or students on department workflow and policies.
• Prepares, cleans, and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.

Education

Radiologic Technologist licensure (Utah)

ARRT Registration (R.T. (R))

RQI eCredential

Ability to communicate with patients and staff

Excellence in radiation safety

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

Performs radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce images 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 and critiques radiograph to ensure high quality images.
• Applies the principles of radiation safety during the process of acquiring radiographic images.
• Facilitates and coordinates imaging support in the operating room, patient care units, and clinics.
• Assesses patient vital signs and conditions when indicated during procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and service entity.
• May assist in orienting, training, and mentoring new employees or students on department workflow, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares, cleans, and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency in department exam protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all imaging acquisition devices.
• Ability to perform all essential functions as listed above.
• Demonstrated effective and appropriate communication skills with patients, visitors, staff and providers.
• Ability to select proper radiograph exposure factors and make the appropriate changes when necessary to ensure quality images.
• Ability to prioritize patient workload and be flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all radiographic positioning and procedures.
• Ability to obtain imaging on patients of varying ages and abilities.

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 Technologist in the State of Utah.
• ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R) (ARRT).

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 intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/