Radiology Technologist Limited or Full Scope

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in the Orthopedics Clinic on the 4th Floor Saint Joseph is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform imaging exams, ensure patient safety, and support clinical teams with accurate documentation.

You will be part of a collaborative radiology unit dedicated to high-quality patient care. The role requires ARRT certification or eligibility, state licensure if applicable, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Practical Radiologic Technologist/Limited Scope Operator in state of practice or ARRT Board Registry Eligible per state requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Competency in at least one of the following areas: Chest, Extremities, Spine, Skull, Podiatry, Bone Densitometry (DEXA).

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper patient identification and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Explains procedure to patient and family to facilitate cooperation.
• Performs radiologic exams that produce quality images with safety.
• Follows protocols, positioning, and radiation safety guidelines.
• Coordinates patient care and communicates with other providers.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; ensures supplies and equipment are organized.
• Pursues education and career development opportunities.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Image evaluation

Equipment operation

Contrast protocols

Emergency response

Independent work

Teamwork

Effective communication

Electronic imaging

Task prioritization

Clean environment

Education

ARRT certification

Radiologic technologist license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Performs imaging exams for which the employee meets the Core Exam Specifications and as allowed by their Limited Scope Radiographer license. Employee must demonstrate competency in these areas through successful completion of skills test/competency review.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details : Full-time (40 Hours), Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Unit/Location: Orthopedics Clinic, 4th Floor Saint Joseph

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Radiology Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

As a Radiology Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Is sensitive to the patients' needs throughout the procedure.
• Sufficiently explains to the patient and family the procedure about to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety.
• Addresses any patient concerns.
• Performs radiologic exams that produce quality images and ensures patient and staff safety.
• Accomplishes this by following proper protocols, correct patient positioning, appropriate and effective use of equipment, and adherence to radiation protection and guidelines
• Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds quickly and appropriately.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
• Coordinates patient care and communicate pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff. Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
• Pursues individual education and career development opportunities, emphasizing those for new procedures and equipment.

Skills

• Anatomy knowledge
• Image evaluation
• Equipment operation
• Contrast protocols
• Emergency response
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Electronic imaging
• Task prioritization
• Clean environment

Minimum Qualifications Limited Scope

• Licensure as a Practical Radiologic Technologist/Limited Scope Operator in state of practice or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board Registry Eligible per state requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Competency in at least one of the following areas: Chest, Extremities, Spine, Skull, Podiatry, Bone Densitometry (DEXA).

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in an ambulatory outpatient clinic environment

Minimum Qualifications Radiology Technologist I

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) certification
• Radiologic technologist license in state of practice (if applicable)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• May be required to complete the Medical Assistant (MA) Competency Checklist and perform the function of an MA in a clinic or InstaCare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years radiology experience
• IV competency preferred

Minimum Qualifications Radiology Technologist II

• Demonstrated experience in a variety of diagnostic areas, including acute care experience
• Currently working in an acute care setting performing a variety of diagnostic exams, including fluoroscopy (fixed and/or c-arm) and mobile imaging.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)(R) certification
• Radiologic technologist license in state of practice (if applicable)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• IV competency preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience as a Radiology Technologist

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient c