Radiology Technologist-InPatient

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Start to Work Bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reno, NV is seeking an Imaging Diagnostic professional to produce high-quality diagnostic images. In this full-time role, you will operate imaging equipment, ensure patient safety, and be accountable for individualized patient care. Candidates should have an associate degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent. Required certifications include ARRT and BLS within the first two months of employment. Join a team dedicated to high-quality standards in patient care and imaging services.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ARRT license upon hire.
• State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography required.
• AHA BLS certification needed within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Produce optimal diagnostic images while providing patient care.
• Operate imaging equipment and verify physician orders.
• Ensure patient safety during exams and procedures.
• Operate imaging equipment and coordinate with Radiologists on contrast media and imaging optimization.

Skills

Radiographic principles

Patient care

Imaging equipment operation

Diagnostic exam procedures

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Completion of AMA approved program

Job description

Start to Work Bonus: up to $30,000

Job Title: 200251 Imaging Diagnostic

Location: Reno, NV

Employment Status: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits

Shift: Night (6pm-6:30am)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Imaging Manager, this position produces optimal diagnostic images while providing excellent patient care. The incumbent is accountable for individualized patient care while in the Radiology Department.

Nature and Scope

The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families. The incumbent must also demonstrate the ability to work with the physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served and meet standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department age specific competency standards.

The incumbent must competently operate imaging equipment and related machinery, verify and execute physicians' orders for diagnostic and therapeutic exams while ensuring the proper preparation for such exams and the safety and well being of patients during procedures. Other duties include, but are not limited to, billing, supplies stocking, file maintenance, medical charting, informed consent documentation, quality improvement studies, patient history/symptoms acquisition. Determines the best method of obtaining optimal examinations while ensuring patient safety; regulates patient flow, consults with Radiologists to determine contrast media and makes necessary corrections to improve image quality.

May be required to assist other modalities within the department or Renown Health System. The incumbent is required to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic radiographic procedures of the human body utilizing radiographic principles according to the guidelines recommended by Merrill's Anatomy and Positioning reference manual and Renown Regional Medical Center Diagnostic Radiographic Department Policy and Procedure manual.

The Radiologic Technologist must demonstrate competency in the OR Suite, Trauma Suite and portable radiography without assistance on or before the 90 day evaluation. This will be documented by the Imaging Manager and will be an ongoing requirement that will be done annually with their evaluation under the guidance of Renown leadership.

This position does provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Preference will be given to applicants with an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or completion of AMA approved hospital-based program.

Experience: (No specific experience listed)

License(s): Requires American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire. State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography.

Certification(s): Must obtain AHA BLS certification within sixty (60) days of employment.

Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.