Radiologic Technologist - ORTHO PRN

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures with a focus on image quality and patient care. You will apply radiation safety principles, assist in operating rooms and clinics, and contribute to a team dedicated to compassionate, high-quality medical imaging.

Applicants must hold Utah licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, ARRT registration, and the Utah RQI credential within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in Utah.
• ARRT Registration as Radiologic Technologist (R.T.)
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures and critiques radiographs to ensure high-quality images.
• Applies radiation safety principles during image acquisition.
• Facilitates and coordinates imaging support in operating rooms, patient care units, and clinics.
• Assesses patient vital signs during procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• May assist in orienting, training, and mentoring new staff or students.
• Prepares, cleans, and stocks rooms with supplies.

Skills

Exam protocols

Imaging acquisition devices

Communication skills

Prioritize workload

Radiographic positioning

Age-appropriate imaging

Education

Utah Radiologic Technologist license

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.

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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• 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