Radiology Technologist

Billings Clinic; Billings, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Relocation assistance

Tuition loan repayment

Job summary

Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana, is hiring a Radiology Technician to operate radiographic equipment, position patients, perform exposures, and assist with procedures. Under general supervision, you will ensure quality images and maintain equipment and PACS records.

This full-time role requires ARRT certification and AMA COE education in Radiologic Technology; MT/WY radiology license where applicable. Starting wage is DOE with potential $7,500 sign-on incentive, relocation and tuition loan

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA COE program in Radiological Technology.
• ARRT certification required.
• MT/WY Radiology license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs.
• Position patients and adjust equipment for proper exposure settings.
• Develop films/images and store in PACS; assist with procedures as needed.
• Maintain room, supplies and ensure radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Mentor student technologists and meet department expectations.

Skills

ARRT Certification

Fluoroscopy procedures

Radiology imaging

Education

AMA COE Radiologic Technology program

MT/WY Radiology license (where applicable)

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Radiology Technologist

RADIOLOGY‑DIAGNOSTIC (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)

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Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $27.69 - 34.61

Under general supervision, operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department routines and procedures. In doing so, positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings and develops films/images following the procedure and facilitates image storage in the PACS system. Also assists physicians and Radiology RPAs in performing examinations by administering/providing contrast media and assisting with procedures as needed.

This position may be eligible for a $7500.00 sign on incentive, relocation, and tuition loan repayment.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by Billings Clinic, local, state and federal agencies.
• Performs quality procedures and radiographs using the appropriate department routine as ordered and be able to perform those examinations using all the general radiographic equipment.
• Prepares the room, equipment and supplies as dictated by the particular examination or patient need and processes the necessary radiographs.
• Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the patient is attired properly, explains the examination to the patient and transfers and positions the patient as needed. Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety for patients, self and co-workers in particular by using appropriate shielding for patients. Assists the patient at the end of the examination.
• Informs Manager or Supervisor of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to staff, patients and physicians. Assists with stocking and cleaning their assigned room daily. Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies by appropriately utilizing supply management software/hardware and/or informing appropriate personnel for acquisition.
• Performs a variety of clerical and image management tasks, as required, such as working up patients, completing the appropriate paper work following each examination, properly identifies exams for PACS storage and review.
• Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Responsible for taking an active role in the mentoring of the student technologist staff.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a recognized approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in Radiological Technology.

Certifications and Licenses

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)

Other Minimum Qualifications

Level II Responsibilities

• ARRT Certification.
• Possess MT/WY Radiology license as applicable.
• Must display competency and successfully meet job performance expectations in all Level I Technologist functions.
• Ability/Competency to perform/assist provider in all fluoroscopy procedures.
• Proficient in providing imaging studies for all patient types: Out-patient, In-patient, and ER patients.
• Proficiently and routinely provides image guidance for procedural work using C-arms or Fluoroscopy imaging: such as Pain Injections, ERCP, Joint injections, etc.
• Competency in setting up and using C-arms OR setting to assist with image guidance for procedural/surgical cases as listed above.
• On-call requirement to provide organizational coverage for Level 2 job functions as dictated by the needs of the department/facility.
• No active disciplinary processes or attendance issues.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered
• Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.