Radiology Technician Night Shift

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiology Technologist to join their team in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves providing high-quality imaging services, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining clinical competencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiologic technology, with proficiency in diagnostic radiology and experience in specialized areas such as surgery and CT. You'll work collaboratively within a team, contributing to patient care and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification and graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.
• Two years of experience in diagnostic radiology and one year in surgery or CT.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures independently and ensure patient care standards.
• Assist radiologists during fluoroscopic and special procedures.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Diagnostic Radiology

C-arm Competence

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Communication Skills

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

ARRT Certification

BLS Healthcare Certification

Tools

Imaging Equipment

Portable Imaging Devices

Job description

$20,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Community Hospital OKC South is seeking a motivated Radiology Technologist to join our team.

The Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) will provide services timely and efficiently at appropriate levels to all patients and in all settings served by the department. The Technologist will also perform tasks and duties as outlined in the Imaging Services Policy and Procedure Manual. Has a working competence in other specialized areas, Surgery, and CT. Required to work holidays as well as being responsible for rotating call for emergency procedures after hours. Will assist in assigned administrative tasks and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Provides care to all patients according to Imaging Services policy and procedure and patient care standards.
• Performs imaging procedures independently by interpreting the order, assessing the patient, completing necessary paperwork, positions the patient, selecting appropriate equipment and supplies, selecting accurate technique factors, making exposures, processes, critiques and prepares films for interpretation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence of C-arm and/or computer tomography.
• Performs procedures in Surgery, ER, ICU and other nursing units using portable equipment.
• Generates patient requisitions through order entry, assigns x-ray numbers, markings the film with the correct patient information, pulls folders, files reports, files folders, and acknowledges patient charges.
• Transportation of patients as needed to and from the Imaging services department.
• Practices radiation safety techniques and is responsible for marking and labeling films correctly.
• Assist the radiologist during fluoroscopic and other special procedures requiring sterile technique.
• Ability to take directions from physicians and supervisors and follow through in a concise manner, which promotes efficiency.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

Accountability:

• Reports to: Imaging Services Director
• Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• Certification – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
• Graduate of Radiologic Technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCRET) required.
• Two years of experience required and must be proficient in diagnostic radiology. One Year working competency in one section of other specialized area: Surgery and/or CT.
• BLS healthcare required within 30 days of hire.

Required Physical Demands:

• Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): Heavy (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects)
• Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
• Keyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
• Seeing: Yes
• Hearing: Yes
• Color Acuity: No

Environmental Conditions:

Level: High

• High exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment and chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work weekends or flex schedules. Travel may be required. Exposed to weather conditions during travel.