Radiologic Technologist

Beartooth Billings Clinic • Red Lodge, MT

9d • $28 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department routines and procedures. In doing so, positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings, completes the exam in the electronic medical record and verifies the images in the PACs system. The technologist is responsible for the safe operation of a variety of equipment to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes. Interviews patients, explains procedures, and assists in positioning the patient for procedures. Reviews test results with radiologists/referring physicians.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in Radiological Technology.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) OR board eligible (must achieve ARRT credential within six months of employment)
• Current Montana license as a Radiology Technologist/Regional RT must possess additional current state license as appropriate to service site.
• CPR Certification for health care providers
• Must be able to reason independently and work with minimal guidance.
• Must be able to interpret data and make sound judgments based on those interpretations.
• Must deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, and poise.
• Must be able to adapt to quickly changing priorities and schedules.
• Must be able to maintain good working relationships with all co-workers and the general public and use good judgment in recognizing scope and authority.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist
• Basic life support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Operating radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department routines and procedures.
• Positioning patients.
• Adjusting equipment for proper exposure settings.
• Completing the exam in the electronic medical record.
• Verifying the images in the PACs system.
• Safe operation of a variety of equipment to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes.
• Interviewing patients.
• Explaining procedures.
• Assisting in positioning the patient for procedures.
• Reviewing test results with radiologists/referring physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree