Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the Urgent Care Days, full-time. The role covers X-ray procedures on fixed and mobile equipment, across the Main Campus and affiliated facilities.

Training of student technologists and support for safety and patient care are included in responsibilities. Required education includes a 2-year radiology program and a high school diploma, with preferred associates or bachelor’s degrees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a 2-year accredited Radiology Technology program.
• Associates degree is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must be competent in the use of all x-ray equipment both fixed and mobile.
• Provide radiology services across the department and facilities.
• Support safety, infection control and patient care standards.
• Participate in training of student technologists.
• Contribute to process improvements and departmental leadership.

Education

High School Graduate

Graduate of a 2 year accredited Radiology Technology program

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Position Title

Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care Days - Full Time Liberty Hospital Urgent Care Shoal Creek

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Radiologic Technologist performs x‑ray procedures to produce images for the purpose of diagnosing disease processes. Procedures can be performed at various locations throughout the Main Campus and at hospital associated 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 out‑patient customers. Radiologic Technologists are expected to participate in the training of student technologists.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be competent in the use of all x‑ray equipment both fixed and mobile.
• Has the ability to provide this service throughout the department.
• Show interest and initiative in assuring that personal competency requirements are met.
• Demonstrates flexibility in reviewing new approaches in response to changing organizational and healthcare needs.
• Seeks out assistance appropriately in regard to policies and procedures, patient safety, infection control and other departmental and organizational requirements.
• Understands, supports and practices current rules/regulations/practices both state and nationally.
• Ensures that a high priority is recognized and observed by all staff relating to safety; this includes employees, patients, vendors and other customers.
• Ensures that patients are treated in a timely fashion and that patient satisfaction requires technologist participation in the transport process.
• Provides input to Radiology Physician leadership in regard to interactions that provide "World Class" care in a teaching facility.
• Interacts with all hospital customers to assist with patient and customer satisfaction and HCAPS scores.
• Participates and assists radiology leadership in the collection of information related to process improvement.
• Should be observed as a department resource by all staff and assist in providing continuing education to all responsible individuals; Serves as a role model.
• Ensures communication is consistent, provided in multiple forms and is effective.
• Is responsible for reporting information to Radiology leadership in regard to potential hazards, safety, and or behavioral demonstrations that do not provide for a safe and "world class" healthcare environment.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by Team Leaders, Supervisor or Assistant Director.
• Other duties and needed.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or 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

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• 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 a plus

Knowledge Requirements

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

Time Type: Full time

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.