Radiology Tech Student -LPT

Intermountain Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, UT seeks a temporary Radiologic Technologist trainee to perform diagnostic procedures under supervision. The role is intended as a stepping stone toward the Radiology Tech Reg position, with a six-month limit after clinical hours are completed.

Responsibilities include patient prep, image acquisition and quality review, adherence to safety protocols, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a JRCERT or AMA approved school of radiologic technology with completed clinical and didactic training as required by state regulations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Practic es within the scope of state licensure.
• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in clinical/technical functions.
• Prepares the patient for the exam and ensures proper identification and order verification.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Image evaluation

Equipment operation

Contrast protocols

Emergency response

Independent work

Teamwork

Effective communication

Electronic imaging

Task prioritization

Clean environment

Education

JRCERT/AMA approved radiologic technology program

Job description

Job Description

Perform all diagnostic procedures within Scope of Practice under the supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist.

This is intended as a temporary position only, with the expectation that the caregiver will advance to the Radiology Tech Reg position as soon as possible.

It is expected that employees do not remain in this position longer than six months after completion of clinical hours.

Essential Functions

• Practices within the scope of state licensure
• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Anatomy knowledge
• Image evaluation
• Equipment operation
• Contrast protocols
• Emergency response
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Electronic imaging
• Task prioritization
• Clean environment

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a JRCERT or AMA approved school of radiologic technology with documented completion of clinical and didactic training as required by state regulations. Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City

Murray

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$22.10 - $34.11

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Compliance Statement

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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