Radiologic Technologist - Mid Town Clinic - FT - Day
About The Position
The Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing disease and injuries. This is a full-time, on-site, patient-facing role on the day shift, working 40 hours per week at the Mid Town Clinic. The position is non-exempt and includes travel between facilities as necessary, estimated at 20%. There is no supervisory or budget responsibility. The technologist prepares and positions patients, sets up and operates imaging equipment, selects exposure factors, and produces diagnostic images. The role also includes image processing and quality review, equipment maintenance and minor repairs, radiation protection, recordkeeping, and clinic and office support. The technologist explains procedures to patients, helps create a courteous and welcoming experience, assists with training students or new staff, and provides appropriate care to patients ranging from school-aged children through older adults. At the clinic, duties also include point-of-care testing, assisting nursing staff with patient rooming, and cleaning exam rooms. The role requires adherence to organizational policies, mandatory training, staffing and scheduling practices, and applicable patient-care and privacy standards. The position involves frequent standing, walking, handling, and coordination, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds. Work conditions can include exposure to noise, infectious diseases, radiant energy, blood and body fluids, and other clinical or equipment-related hazards.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Registered Technologist certification through ARRT is required.
- Kansas Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Move and position imaging equipment; determine and set exposure factors based on patient and procedure characteristics.
- Adjust immobilization devices to obtain appropriate views of the requested body area.
- Perform technical imaging procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
- Operate mobile radiologic equipment in the clinic when applicable.
- Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, make minor equipment repairs, and arrange for other repairs as needed.
- Use radiation-protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
- Process images and review them for identification and quality control.
- Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports of work performed.
- Perform office tasks such as answering phones, retrieving information from a computer, and ordering departmental supplies.
- Provide courteous service and explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and encourage cooperation.
- Prepare images for review by a radiologist or requesting physician.
- Assist in training students and/or new staff.
- Provide appropriate care for patients from school age through gerontological age groups.
- Follow staffing and scheduling practices and pursue learning through departmental meetings, in-services, and other educational activities.
- Perform clinic duties including point-of-care testing, assisting nursing staff with rooming patients, and cleaning exam rooms.
- Travel between facilities as necessary.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
