Radiology Technologist Clinic Orthopedics

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department routines and procedures. The technologist will position patients, adjust equipment for proper exposure settings, and develop films/images, facilitating image storage in the PACS system. They will also assist physicians and Radiology RPAs in performing examinations by administering/providing contrast media and assisting with procedures as needed. The role supports and models Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, and values, ensuring radiological services comply with established standards. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, equipment, and supplies, preparing patients for examinations, explaining procedures, and transferring/positioning patients. The technologist must demonstrate awareness of radiation safety for patients, self, and co-workers, and assist patients at the end of the examination. They are responsible for informing management of any unusual concerns, stocking and cleaning assigned rooms, maintaining supply inventory, and performing clerical and image management tasks. The role also involves identifying growth and development needs, mentoring student technologists, and performing other duties as assigned.

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) within 6 months of hire.
CPR Certification for health care providers
At hire: Current Montana license as a Radiology Technologist/Regional RT
Must possess additional current state license as appropriate to service site.

Responsibilities

Operates radiographic equipment to obtain ordered radiographs consistent with department routines and procedures.
Positions patients, adjusts equipment for proper exposure settings, and develops films/images.
Facilitates image storage in the PACS system.
Assists physicians and Radiology RPAs in performing examinations by administering/providing contrast media and assisting with procedures as needed.
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations.
Ensures radiological services provided are in compliance with standards established by Billings Clinic, local, state and federal agencies.
Performs quality procedures and radiographs using the appropriate department routine as ordered and be able to perform those examinations using all the general radiographic equipment.
Prepares the room, equipment and supplies as dictated by the particular examination or patient need and processes the necessary radiographs.
Prepares the patient for the examination by ensuring the patient is attired properly, explains the examination to the patient and transfers and positions the patient as needed.
Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety for patients, self and co-workers in particular by using appropriate shielding for patients.
Assists the patient at the end of the examination.
Informs Manager or Supervisor of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to staff, patients and physicians.
Assists with stocking and cleaning their assigned room daily.
Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies by appropriately utilizing supply management software/hardware and/or informing appropriate personnel for acquisition.
Performs a variety of clerical and image management tasks, as required, such as working up patients, completing the appropriate paper work following each examination, properly identifies exams for PACS storage and review.
Identifies need and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
Is responsible for taking an active role in the mentoring of the student technologist staff.
Performs other duties as assigned or need to meet the needs of the department/organization.