Radiology Technologist - $20-25 per hour

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Radiology Technologist to join their dedicated team in Oklahoma City. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to develop competencies in delivering specialized radiologic services to diverse patient populations. You'll play a crucial role in providing safe, efficient, and patient-centered care while utilizing advanced radiologic equipment. The organization values continuous improvement and offers competitive rewards, including sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance. If you're eager to make a difference in healthcare and grow your career in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Continuing education opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program in radiologic technology.
• 0-5 years of experience depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality patient-centric care in various settings.
• Operates radiology equipment and assists in imaging procedures.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams for patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiologic Technology

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Quality Control

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Cardiovascular Equipment

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

*** Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position

Position Title: Radiographer (Levels 1-3) Adult Imaging
Department: Adult Diagnostic X-Ray
Job Description:New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $5,000 or $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!

**Radiographer positions are available in levels 1-3 based on experience and education**

General Description: Under immediate to general supervision and direction of a mentor/preceptor, this entry-level position works to achieve the initial competencies required to deliver specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology services to adult and/or pediatric patient populations for the purpose of aiding medical staff in the diagnosis, care, treatment and surveillance of simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Utilizing entry-level knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to; acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.

• Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.

• Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the clinical outcomes, operational goals and service expectations desired.

• Utilizes a variety of highly specialized cardiovascular and/or radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.

• Conducts post-procedure review with or without preceptor to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.

• Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.

• Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.

• Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEVEL 2:

• Operates standard and portable radiology equipment to perform radiographic examinations and fluoroscopy studies, including intravenous pyelography, cystography, gastro-intestinal series and body section radiography.

• Assists physicians and performs specialized imaging procedures.

• Troubleshoots and resolves problems regarding equipment and/or film output.

• Acts as a resource and preceptor for other Radiographers and/or students.

• May participate in training programs to enhance radiology skills and become proficient in producing images of a patient’s body in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Special Procedures.

• Maintains records, inventory, and equipment for area of primary responsibility.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEVEL 3:

• Maintains the competencies required to perform essential duties and responsibilities of a Level II position.

• Utilizing advanced-level professional knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to: acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.

• Performs as a shift or team lead for inpatient and/or outpatient duty locations to augment or fill-in for leadership roles as needed to coordinate workflow and operations of an assigned service area.

• Assists leadership with the development of clinical protocols and performance of image quality reviews as required, to maintain compliance with the accreditation standards required for the assigned specialty area.

• Serves as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentor new or less experienced team members.

• Audits and verifies post-study reviews to confirm that all required study elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.

• Coordinates operator and department-level quality control, safety and environment of care checks to maintain compliance with hospital, manufacturer, regulatory and accrediting entity standards.

• Plans and leads continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.

• Prepares, presents and coordinates in-service training pertinent to assigned service area.

*Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education: Associate’s degree or higher preferred. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI (candidates within 6 weeks of graduation from an approved program may be considered for employment).

Experience: 0-3 years of experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Must meet applicant eligibility requirements and published standards for ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI in the cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty required by the hiring department. Must be achieved within 12 months of hire date.

*Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education: Associate’s degree or higher preferred. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with emphasis in a primary cardiovascular or radiologic technology specialty as defined by the ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.