Radiology Technologist Clinic Orthopedics

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

employee wellness program

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Radiology Technologist for the Orthopedics unit in Billings, MT. You will operate radiographic equipment, position patients, and ensure high-quality images while following safety standards.

You will assist physicians and RPAs with procedures and manage imaging workflows in PACS. The role requires ARRT certification (or board eligibility within six months), CPR for healthcare providers, and Montana licensure with regional requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of AMA COE program in Radiological Technology.
• Certifications: ARRT certification or board eligible within six months of hire.
• CPR Certification for health care providers.
• Montana license as a Radiology Technologist; must obtain regional license as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs per department procedures.
• Positions patients and adjusts equipment for proper exposure; ensures image quality and storage in PACS.
• Assists physicians and RPAs during examinations and with contrast media as needed.
• Maintains radiation safety for patients, staff and self; adheres to shielding guidelines.
• Prepares exam room, equipment and supplies; assists with patient transfer and comfort.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Skills

ARRT certification

CPR certification

State license

Education

AMA COE radiologic technology program

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).

• 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 a Magnet®-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 Clinic Orthopedics ORTHOPEDICS (BILLINGS CLINIC ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE) req12960

• Shift: Day
• Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
• Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
• Starting Wage DOE: $26.37 - 32.97

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Is responsible for taking an active role in the mentoring of the student technologist staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or need 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) OR board eligible (must achieve ARRT credential within six months of employment) within 6 months of hire.
• CPR Certification for health care providers.
• At hire: Current Montana license as a Radiology Technologist/Regional RT must possess additional current state license as appropriate to service site.

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 to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.