Radiology Technician PRN

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cottonwood is seeking a Radiology Technician PRN to perform essential radiologic functions, ensuring proper diagnosis and patient care. The successful candidate will operate advanced imaging equipment, assess patient conditions, and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA. Candidates must possess a degree from an accredited program and preferred ARRT registration. This position requires regular attendance and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved two-year program required.
• Six months of experience preferred.
• Must be ARRT registered or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Receives requests for radiologic studies.
• Assesses patient conditions and explains procedures.
• Operates radiographic equipment and ensures high-quality diagnostics.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Technical radiology skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an approved two-year program

Job description

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Under the direction of the department manager, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements
• Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield
• 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
• Maintains radiographic equipment and rooms in proper working condition; reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel
• Assists with examinations of higher complexity such as arteriography, pyelography, etc.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility
• Follows hospital exposure control plans, bloodborne and airborne pathogen protocols
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times; follows HIPAA regulations and policies
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Communicates with patients, families, and co-workers in person, in writing, and on telephone

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an approved two-year program
• Six months to be fully proficient preferred
• ARRT registered or registry eligible

PRN, as needed

SMH is EOE

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care