Radiologic Technologist (FT) | Radiology | Ames | 2026-069

McFarland Clinic•Ames, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for Radiologic Technologist for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients. Responsibilities include: Positions patients and adjusts equipment for all routine radiographic procedures. Instructs patients regarding procedures. Observes patients for vital signs during examination. Follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment. Uses radiation protection according to department policy and procedures. Selects length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis. Examines imaging studies for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness. Authorizes release of patients upon completion of imaging examination. Develops and processes images, if applicable. Delivers diagnostic images to radiologists for reading/interpretation. Administers contrast media correctly and provides appropriate instruction. Provides input for equipment and supply purchase decisions. Recognizes emergency situations; initiates life support measures for patients as necessary. Maintains patient records. Assumes responsibility for supplying area according to departmental needs. Enhances professional growth through education programs, conferences, and workshops. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Assumes responsibility for portions of quality assurance program. Maintains patient confidentiality. Performs related work as required. Position comes with competitive clinic pay and valuable benefit package.

Requirements

Completion of accredited course radiologic technology or Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.
Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Current BCLS certification.
Current state permit as General Diagnostic Radiographer.
Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Positions patients and adjusts equipment for all routine radiographic procedures.
Instructs patients regarding procedures.
Observes patients for vital signs during examination.
Follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.
Uses radiation protection according to department policy and procedures.
Selects length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis.
Examines imaging studies for technical quality and diagnostic usefulness.
Authorizes release of patients upon completion of imaging examination.
Develops and processes images, if applicable.
Delivers diagnostic images to radiologists for reading/interpretation.
Administers contrast media correctly and provides appropriate instruction.
Provides input for equipment and supply purchase decisions.
Recognizes emergency situations; initiates life support measures for patients as necessary.
Maintains patient records.
Assumes responsibility for supplying area according to departmental needs.
Enhances professional growth through education programs, conferences, and workshops.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Assumes responsibility for portions of quality assurance program.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs related work as required.