Radiology Tech - Full Time

Carson-Valley-Health; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No state income tax

Hometown Health Medical

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

Carson Valley Health is seeking a Radiology Tech on a full-time basis. You will independently perform diagnostic x-ray exams, operate x-ray and related equipment, and ensure high-quality radiographs while applying ALARA principles.

The role requires an accredited Radiologic Technology program graduate, NV state radiology license, ARRT RT certification (within 90 days), and current BLS. Excellent patient and interdepartmental communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• NV State radiology license required.
• ARRT certificate required; RT (R). (Must obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic x-ray exams with minimal supervision.
• Operate x-ray, fluoro, portable x-ray and c-arm equipment.
• Ensure high-quality radiographs using ALARA principles.
• Transfer patients and position for appropriate exams.
• Review orders and physician referrals for correct exam.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff.

Skills

Communication with staff

Education

Radiologic Technology program (accredited)

NV State radiology license

ARRT certificate (RT)

BLS certification

Job description

Radiology Tech - Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

At the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, independently perform diagnostic x-ray exams with minimal supervision.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.

License Required

• NV State radiology license required.

Certificate Required

• Current ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R). (Must obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Current BLS certification.

Minimum Work Experience

• Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Equipment

• Competently operate x-ray, fluoro, portable x-ray and c-arm equipment while performing all routine exams in a safe and optimal manner.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards.
• Understands and is able to utilize all x-ray rooms in main department.
• Understands and is able to utilize operating room and x-ray equipment.
• Understands and is able to utilize x-ray portables in the main hospital.
• Process films and review for overall quality.
• Perform required warm-ups and equipment QC. Report all malfunctions to Imaging Services Manager, and service provider.

Patient Care

• Transfer patient to imaging table, explain procedure and position patient according to protocol. Select optimal radiographic technique and obtain established routine views.
• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
• Reads requisition and physician's referral sheet to assure correct exam is performed.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam.
• Checks patient chart, if available, to make sure correct exam is ordered.
• Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by film taken.
• Refers to exam guidelines for necessary views.
• Reads exam requests to determine area of interest.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position patient for maximum diagnostic yield.

BENEFITS

If you are scheduled to work part-time at least 24 hours per week and full-time at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

• NO STATE INCOME TAX
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
• Vanguard 401(k) with match.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Nevada 529 College Fund.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
• Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
• Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
• and More...

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!

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