Radiology Technologist

Position Details

Job Title:

Radiology Technologist

Department: PCH-EV JV | Diagnostic Radiology

Location:

Gilbert

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 12am-11:30pm

Category:
Radiology/Imaging Svcs

Posting #: 1024455

Employee Type: PRN

This position performs a variety of diagnostic radiography imaging procedures to provide data for diagnosis and monitoring of disease and injuries in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. Requires competence in a variety of equipment and technologies and performs duties in a range of acute care pediatric-centered settings.

• Performs a variety of diagnostic radiography imaging tests as prescribed by physicians and providers. Determines proper techniques to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards and procedures. Performs regular equipment calibration and maintenance in accordance with established instructions. Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations. Reports service needs and preventive maintenance issues as appropriate.
• Performs finalizing functions including, but not limited to, limited coding using radiology information system (RIS) to provide for timely and accurate patient information and charge capture. Archives records in accordance with Radiologist specifications.
• Maintains professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self‑improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the fields covered by diagnostic imaging.
• Provides diagnostic radiography safety information to patients, families, and all other affected parties to ensure thorough understanding of procedure protocols.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Education

• Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited school of Radiology program (Required)

Experience

• Pediatric experience (Preferred)
• Familiar with the surgical environment (Preferred)

Special Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment, inter‑departmental and inter‑organizational, as well as independently to provide the best of care through effective communication and operational efficiency. (Required)

Additional Requirements

• Current ARRT registration (Required)
• Current Arizona Department of Health Services Medical Radiologic Technologists License:
  Certified Radiologic Technologist (Required)
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association (Required)

Certification / License / Registry Requirements

• Amer Reg of Radiologic Tech
  - Required
• Med Radiologic Tech Board Exam OR AZ Radiology License OR AZ Cert Rad Tech
  - Required
• Basic Life Support
  - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement
  - Climbing
  - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement
  - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Hearing
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Pushing/pulling
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Reaching
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Sitting
  - Occasionally Physical Requirement
  - Standing
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling
  - Frequently
• Physical Requirement
  - Talking
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Tasting/smelling
  - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement
  - Walking
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Near Vision
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Far Vision
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Color Discrimination
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
  - Constantly
• Physical Requirement
  - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance
  - Constantly
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Inside office environment
  - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Confined areas
  - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Extreme noise levels
  - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Airborne communicable diseases
  - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid
  - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Fumes or airborne particles
  - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Hazardous materials exposure
  - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Radiation exposure
  - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
  - Toxic or caustic chemicals
  - Applicable