Radiology Technologist

MedCadre; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre in Colorado is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures in accordance with physician specifications, including patient transfers, ionizing radiation, and assisting with the x-ray examination process. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with Radiologists and staff.

You will educate and position patients, maintain infection prevention policies, ensure image quality, and support the department with related tasks.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration and BLS required or as per facility policy.
• Certification in CT preferred or required by assignment.
• Ability to learn and use imaging software and hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures with proper positioning.
• Operate X-Ray imaging equipment and ensure image quality.
• Coordinate examinations to maintain timeliness and patient care.
• Submit images and clinical data to Radiologists for interpretation.
• Follow infection prevention policies and sterile technique.
• Educate, position, immobilize patients and handle multiple tasks.

Skills

RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES

DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY PROCEDURES

RADIATION SAFETY MEASURES (ALARA)

STERILE TECHNIQUE

X-RAY IMAGING

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

In this position, the Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physicains specifications that includes, but is not limited to, transferring patients for examinations, ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, and assisting with the xray examiantion process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures.
• Responsible for appropriate operation of all X-Ray Imaging and related equipment.
• Appropriately educates, positions, immobilizes and performs X-Ray procedures.
• Coordinates X-Ray examination to ensure timeliness, quality and continuity of patient care.
• Understands and follows provider Imaging orders correctly.
• Submits required images and related clinical information to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Appropriately evaluates image quality.
• Open, accurate, and responsive communication to patients, coworkers, Radiologists and leadership.
• Appropriately utilizes, charges and maintains department supplies.
• Practices sterile technique and follows infection prevention policies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
• Safely performs X-Ray procedures including patient transfer.
• Prepares and administers contrast according to Radiologist protocol.
• Follows Radiation Safety Measures (ALARA) to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Supervises and evaluates Student Radiographers in the clinical setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• Experience in understanding and usage of computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.

Preferred Skills & Experience

N/A --Radiation Badge Requirement

A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required for this assignment.

To maintain an accurate and continuous exposure record, providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available.

If a new badge is issued, prior exposure history will not be reflected.

Required Skills

['RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES', 'DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY PROCEDURES', 'RADIATION SAFETY MEASURES (ALARA)', 'STERILE TECHNIQUE', 'X-RAY IMAGING']

Additional Skills

['INFECTION PREVENTION POLICIES', 'IMAGE QUALITY', 'MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE', 'CONTRAST', 'COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AND DIPLOMATICALLY WITHIN A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TEAM', 'ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS', 'ATTENTION TO DETAIL', 'FUNCTION IN A FAST PACED, SERVICE-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT', 'UNDERSTANDING AND USAGE OF COMPUTERS']

Education Requirement

Required Education:-N/A Preferred Education:-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Registration with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• CT certified.
• BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

N/A

Certifications & Licenses

['BLS - American Heart Association', 'Registration with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)', 'ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)']

Languages

[{'code': 'en', 'canSpeak': True, 'canWrite': True, 'canRead': True}]

Minimum Degree Required

Associate's Degree (Community College, MBO)

Schedule Notes

• Shift: 10hr Days / Variable shifts
• Weekends: Yes
• Experience: 1 years of experience
• Certification (one of the following): ARRT (R) Required
• BLS (AHA) Required Reason: FMLA/LOA