CT/X-Ray Technologist PRN-Radiology

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

About The Position

The CT/X-Ray Technologist performs imaging procedures in accordance with established protocols, including MRI procedures at a technologist level and radiographic procedures such as X-ray and fluoroscopy. The role includes C-arm and operating-room work and requires adherence to radiation safety practices, including ALARA standards. The technologist operates equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and troubleshoots problems, contacting a service engineer when outside maintenance is needed. The position maintains accurate patient records in the electronic health record, including charges for procedures and supplies, and orders, stocks, and maintains inventory. The technologist may assist with clerical duties, phone reception, patient transportation, and other clinic functions. The role may also involve assisting, training, or cross-training imaging staff and obtaining additional training or certifications as required. The technologist must be self-motivated, exercise independent judgment, and work with minimal supervision. Flexibility is required to assist in other modalities, adjust schedules, and take calls, overtime, or holiday shifts as needed. The employee is expected to communicate professionally, maintain patient confidentiality, complete required education and licensure updates, contribute to quality-improvement activities, and follow organizational, regulatory, infection-control, safety, and risk-management requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age; positions requiring driving require age 21 and a valid driver’s license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test, if applicable.
Must complete an Employee Health meeting before starting employment.
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
ARRT registration in Radiology (R), including Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Must be self-motivated, use independent judgment, and work with minimal supervision.
Must complete required education, training, in-services, and licensure or certification updates.

Nice To Haves

Two years of prior experience as a practicing Radiologic Technologist, CT, and MRI technologist.
Cross-training in other modalities, including DEXA and Mammography.
Experience with electronic records, including PACS and RIS/HIS.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures at a technologist level in accordance with protocols.
Perform radiographic procedures, including X-ray and fluoroscopy, including C-arm and operating-room work.
Practice radiation safety and adhere to ALARA standards.
Operate equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and contact a service engineer when outside maintenance is required.
Maintain accurate patient records in the EHR, including charges for procedures and supplies.
Assist with other clinic functions as needed; complete additional training as required.
Assist in other modalities, adjust schedules, and take calls, overtime, or holiday shifts as needed.
Obtain additional training or certifications as required.
Assist with clerical duties, phone reception, and patient transportation when required.
Assist, train, or cross-train imaging staff as directed.
Order, stock, and maintain supply inventory.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, staff, and vendors.
Complete required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure or certification updates; participate in meetings or review minutes as required.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow organizational policies, regulatory requirements, infection-control procedures, and safety and risk-management practices.
Contribute to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.