Radiology Limited Permit Technician - Orthopedics (per diem)

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Radiology Limited Permit Technician in Orthopedics on a per diem basis in Billings, MT. Under the direction of a radiologic technologist or radiologist, you will operate radiographic equipment, position patients, adjust exposure settings, and process images in line with department procedures.

The role requires current MT X-Ray Limited Permit Tech license, CPR certification, and an MT or WY X-Ray permit.

Qualifications

• Current Montana license as a X-Ray Limited Permit Tech.
• CPR Certification for Health Care Providers.
• Current Montana or Wyoming State X-Ray limited permit.

Responsibilities

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
• Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by the institution, state and according to limited permit statute.
• Performs non-complex procedures and radiographs using the department routine as ordered; exams checked by a registered radiologic technologist for critique and approval.
• Prepares the room, equipment and supplies for the examination and processes the radiographs.
• Prepares the patient for the examination, explains the procedure and positions the patient; adheres to radiation safety practices.
• May float to various departments, clinics and off-site facilities to fulfill staffing needs.

Education

Current Montana license as a X-Ray Limited Permit Tech

CPR Certification for Health Care Providers

Current Montana or Wyoming State X-Ray limited permit

Job description

Radiology Limited Permit Technician - Orthopedics (per diem)

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here.

About Us Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Radiology Limited Permit Technician - Orthopedics (per diem) ORTHOPEDICS (BILLINGS CLINIC ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE) req11496
Shift: Day Employment Status: Per Diem Hours per Pay Period: 0.01 = per diem (as needed) (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage DOE:$20.66 - 25.83 Under the direction of a registered radiologic technologistor radiologist, operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographsconsistent with department radiographic routines and procedures. In doing so,positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings andprocesses images following the procedure. Performs limited radiographicprocedures according to Montana State permit limitations.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
• Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standardsestablished by the institution, state and according to limited permit Statestatute.
• Performs non-complex procedures and radiographs using the appropriately department routine as ordered. Performs examinations using all the general radiographic equipment. Ensures that all exams are checked by the registered radiologic technologist for critique and approval.
• Prepares the room, equipment and supplies as dictated by the particular examination or patient needs and processes the necessary radiographs.
• Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the patient is attired properly, explains the examination to the patient and transfers and positions the patient as needed. Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety for patients, self and co-workers. Assists the patient at the end of the examination.
• Informs management, lead technologist, or registered rad. tech of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to staff, patients and physicians. Assists with the Quality Improvement program, assists with technique chart and stocks and cleans their assigned room daily. Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies by informing appropriate personnel for acquisition.
• Performs a variety of clerical and filing tasks, as required, such as working up patients, image file maintenance, and completing the appropriate paperwork following each examination.
• May float to various departments, clinics and off site facilities to fulfill staffing needs.
• Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or need to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Current Montana license as a X-Ray Limited Permit Tech
• CPR Certification for Health Care Providers

Certifications and Licensure

• Current Montana or Wyoming State X-Ray limited permit

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and 8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.