Radiology Technologist Unregistered

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health's Radiology Services in Reno, NV seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to perform complex exams for inpatients and outpatients. You will operate imaging equipment, ensure optimal image quality, maintain safety, and collaborate with Radiologists.

Requirements include a NV license for Medical Radiography, ARRT certification within 12 months, BLS within 60 days, an AMA-approved program or an associate degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or AMA-approved program in radiologic technology.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Proficiency with imaging safety protocols and QA processes.
• Knowledge of radiographic principles and patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment for diagnostic exams.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and proper positioning during procedures.
• Coordinate imaging requests with physicians and radiologists.
• Assist radiologists to obtain optimal image quality and necessary corrections.
• Maintain inventory, billing support, charting and lesson documentation as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or AMA approved hospital program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 Scope:

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. 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 Qualifications:

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

• 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.

Disclaimer:

The 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.