Radiology Tech - Limited Scope

CommonSpirit Health; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley is expanding its radiology team. This Radiology Tech - Limited Scope role focuses on applying diagnostic imaging, producing quality exams, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The successful candidate will operate imaging equipment, prepare patients, code exams, and support the clinic team while excluding fluoroscopy and contrast media administration. This position offers learning opportunities in a busy, accredited hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a second year student in radiologic technology.
• Limited Scope Operator state of employment.
• BLS through the American Heart Association within 90 days.
• Maintain ARRT continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Selects and operates medical imaging equipment, maintaining quality exams and following protocols.
• Prepares patients for procedures, supporting their needs and performing patient assessment.
• Ensures patient safety and applies radiation protection principles.
• Develops, critiques, and files films according to department protocols.
• Accurately and efficiently enters and edits exams in the computer system.
• Assists the clinic team with procedures and other duties beyond imaging.

Skills

Radiology imaging

Patient care

Safety practices

Education

Second year student in radiologic technology program

Tools

PACS/EMR

ARRT guidelines

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiology Tech - Limited Scope, you will provide essential healthcare services by applying radiation energy to assist in patient diagnosis, performing diagnostic procedures and producing images for interpretation.

Every day you will exercise professional judgment, maintain a demeanor complementary to medical ethical principles, provide appropriate patient care, and monitor patient conditions for successful procedure completion. You will also assist with patient registration and procedures like splinting, caring for patients across all age groups, specifically excluding fluoroscopy and contrast media administration.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical skills in diagnostic imaging (within limited scope), meticulous attention to patient care and safety, and the ability to exercise professional judgment while adhering to ethical principles and assisting with administrative tasks.

• Selects and operates medical imaging equipment, maintaining quality exams and following protocols.
• Prepares patients for procedures, supporting their physical and emotional needs, and performs patient assessment.
• Ensures patient safety and applies radiation protection principles for all.
• Develops, critiques, and files films according to department protocols.
• Accurately and efficiently enters and edits exams in the computer system.
• Assists the clinic team with procedures, splinting, and other duties beyond imaging.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current enrollment in an approved school as a second year student, is acceptable
• State of employment Limited Scope Operator
• Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within 90 day oreintation period
• Must meet continuing education requirements dictated by ARRT

Preferred

• Completion of training in an approved school
• Previous experience preferred but will consider a new grad or currently enrolled second year student

Where You'll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women’s Choice Award for America’s 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.