Radiologic Technologist, FT, Clinic

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and performs the diagnostic radiographic cases for all patients. Open, accurate and responsive communication, oral or written, on an individual basis or in groups. Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines. Demonstration of ethical and professional conduct. Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty and disaster work as required by workload and/or unforeseen circumstances. Must display a good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics through geriatrics.

Requirements

• Must have completed the curriculum of a recognized school of radiologic technology.
• Must have certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and maintain this status while employed at Unity Health (if a recent graduate, must actively be pursuing the Registry).
• Knowledge of radiographic examinations as well as the procedures that require the use of contrast agents.
• Knowledge of radiographic equipment operations and radiation safety.
• Must also be knowledgeable about patient transfers and positioning techniques.
• Ability to be independently mobile.
• Ability to manage physically aggressive patients, to transport patients on the stretcher or in a wheelchair and to move portable x-ray machine to examination site.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, reach, stoop and bend while maintaining a good mechanical body position.
• Ability to wear protective lead aprons and lead gloves during examinations and perform tasks for a long period of time.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate radiographic equipment.
• Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, hear equipment alarms.
• Ability to work within a limited space and in bright and low lighted examination room.
• Ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption and attend to tasks for 20-45 minutes at a time.
• Individual must be able to understand and relate to the concepts behind specific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and others over long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate verbally, using advanced level of vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families of all age groups, all radiology/nuclear medicine staff, referring physicians and residents, nursing scheduling, patient escort services and administration who may or may not be under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Frequent interaction with personnel in other departments and with vendors.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 1 year radiologic experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs the diagnostic radiographic cases for all patients.
• Open, accurate and responsive communication, oral or written, on an individual basis or in groups.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstration of ethical and professional conduct.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty and disaster work as required by workload and/or unforeseen circumstances.
• Must display a good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics through geriatrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree