Radiology Technologist Unregistered

Hometown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Renown Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate imaging services for inpatients and outpatients on a per diem, non-benefited basis. The role requires coordinating equipment, ensuring safety, and collaborating with radiologists to optimize image quality.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or AMA-approved program, Nevada radiography license, and AART certification within one year. BLS within 60 days is also required.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes and speaks English proficiently to perform duties safely.
• Prefer an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or AMA approved hospital-based program.
• Nevada license for Medical Radiography at time of hire.
• AART certification within 1 year of employment.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures per Merrill's guidelines.
• Coordinate imaging equipment and ensure contrast quality and patient safety.
• Manage patient flow and safety across adolescent to geriatric patients.
• Maintain equipment, QA checks, film processing, and inventory.
• Document patient history and informed consent; assist other modalities as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Radiology experience

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

AMA approved hospital-based program

Tools

Radiographic equipment operation

Job description

# Radiology Technologist UnregisteredRequisition ID: 190219Department: 200251 Imaging DiagnosticSchedule: Per Diem - Non BenefitedShift: VariesCategory: Allied HealthApply Now**Purpose:**This position is responsible for the operation of Radiology Services to the Inpatient and Outpatient Departments at Renown. This position performs complex exams as part of the diagnostic team.This position is responsible for all radiographic functions including coordinating the specialized equipment, calculating technical factors, radiation safety, maintenance of equipment, quality assurance, film processing and maintaining adequate inventory. The incumbent provides radiology services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.## Nature and ScopeThe 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. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based upon physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served. The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and familiesThe incumbent must competently operate imaging equipment and related machinery, verify and execute physician's orders for diagnostic and therapeutic exams while ensuring the proper preparation for such exams, and the safety and well being of patients during procedures. Incumbent will determine the best method of obtaining optimal examinations while ensuring patient safety; will regulate patient flow, and consults with Radiologists to determine contrast quality and makes necessary corrections to improve image quality. Will utilize radiographic principles according to the guidelines recommended by Merrill's Anataomy and Positioning reference manual and Renown Regional Medical Center Diagnostic Radiographic Department Policy and Procedure Manual.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. May be required to assist other modalities within the department of Renown Health System.This position does provide patient care## Minimum QualificationsRequirements - Required and/or Preferred| **Name** | **Description** || --- | --- || Education: | Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. || Experience: | Preference will be given to applicants with an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or completion of an AMA approved hospital-based program. || License(s): | State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography at time of hire. || Certification(s): | Must obtain American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) certification within one (1) year of employment (with the exception of 530264 and 515322). BLS certification by American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire. || Computer / Typing: | Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |### DisclaimerThe foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.