Radiology Technologist-OutPatient

Renown Health • Reno, NV

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About The Position

This position produces optimal diagnostic images while providing excellent, individualized patient care in the Radiology Department. The technologist cares for neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families, adapting care to their physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial needs and meeting department age-specific competency standards.

The position operates imaging equipment and related machinery; verifies and carries out physician orders for diagnostic and therapeutic examinations; prepares patients and ensures their safety during procedures; and performs diagnostic radiographic and/or fluoroscopic procedures according to radiographic principles and Renown policies. The technologist determines how to obtain optimal examinations, regulates patient flow, consults with Radiologists about contrast media, and makes corrections to improve image quality. The role may also assist other modalities within the department or Renown Health System.

Additional duties include medication documentation and charges, stocking supplies, maintaining files and medical charts, documenting informed consent, participating in quality-improvement studies, and obtaining patient histories and symptoms. This position provides patient care.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration upon hire.
• State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography upon hire.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Ability to use a computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.
• Ability to operate imaging equipment and perform diagnostic radiographic and/or fluoroscopic procedures safely.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or completion of an AMA-approved hospital-based program.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in the respective department.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families.
• Adapt care to the physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of the patient population served and meet age-specific competency standards.
• Operate imaging equipment and related machinery competently.
• Verify and execute physicians' orders for diagnostic and therapeutic examinations, ensuring appropriate preparation and patient safety.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic and/or fluoroscopic procedures of the human body according to radiographic principles and applicable reference and radiation-protection guidelines.
• Determine the best method for obtaining optimal examinations while ensuring patient safety.
• Regulate patient flow and consult with Radiologists to determine contrast media.
• Make necessary corrections to improve image quality.
• Complete medication documentation and charges, stock supplies, maintain files and medical charts, and document informed consent.
• Participate in quality-improvement studies and obtain patient histories and symptoms.
• Assist other modalities within the department or Renown Health System as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed