Radiology Technologist-OutPatient

Renown Health•Reno, NV

About The Position

This position produces optimal diagnostic images while providing excellent, individualized patient care in the Radiology Department. The technologist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families, taking into account the population’s physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial needs and applicable age-specific competency standards. The role 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 the referenced positioning manuals and Renown’s Radiation Protection Policy and Procedure manual. The technologist determines appropriate methods for obtaining optimal examinations, manages patient flow, consults Radiologists about contrast media, and makes corrections to improve image quality. The position may assist other modalities within the department or Renown Health System. Other duties include documenting medications 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Ability to use a computer for online learning requirements, accessing online forms and policies, benefits enrollment, and related job tasks.

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

Produce optimal diagnostic images while providing excellent, individualized patient care.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families.
Operate imaging equipment and related machinery competently.
Verify and execute physicians’ orders for diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.
Prepare patients for examinations and ensure their safety and well-being during procedures.
Perform diagnostic radiographic and/or fluoroscopic procedures according to radiographic principles and applicable reference and radiation-protection manuals.
Determine the best method of obtaining optimal examinations while ensuring patient safety.
Regulate patient flow.
Consult with Radiologists to determine contrast media and make necessary corrections to improve image quality.
Assist other modalities within the department or Renown Health System as required.
Document medications and charges; stock supplies; maintain files and medical charts; document informed consent; participate in quality improvement studies; and obtain patient histories and symptoms.