Radiology Technologist *Sign-On Bonus* (Full-time/Columbus)

US Diversity Job Search; Columbus (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Billings Clinic in Columbus, MT is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiographic equipment, position patients, and ensure imaging meets department standards. This full-time role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

You will join a Magnet-recognized health system with teamwork and strong patient-safety focus. ARRT certification or board eligibility, CPR, and MT license required; compensation aligned with experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA COE radiologic technology program.
• ARRT certification or board-eligible with credential within 6 months of hire.
• CPR Certification for health care providers at hire.
• Montana license as Radiology Technologist at hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment and obtain ordered radiographs.
• Position patients and adjust equipment for proper exposure.
• Develop films/images and store in PACS system.
• Assist physicians and RPAs with procedures and contrast media as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and inventory of supplies.

Education

Radiologic Tech 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), including 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 **Sign-On Bonus** (Full-time/Columbus) Stillwater Billings Clinic (STILLWATER BILLINGS CLINIC) req10645

Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 0.80 = 64 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.

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment
• Up to $7,500 in Relocation Assistance

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 paperwork 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 - At hire.
• 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.