New Graduate Radiology Technologist

Job Description:

New Graduate Radiology Technologist

Location:

Platte Valley Hospital Status : PRN (10 hours on Monday or Thursday)
Pay: $29.43 - 32.63/hr depending upon previous Radiology experience

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Radiology Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our Imaging service line, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.”As a Radiology Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our imaging team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

Produce x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist ensuring clear and undistorted films. Position and instruct patients regarding x-ray procedures.

Perform x-ray procedures using portable machine as requested by Emergency Department and nursing units.

Process films for radiologists reading/interpretation following established procedures.

Communicate with patients, families, healthcare team members, and physicians both in-person and via telephone.

Maintain x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order;
Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions according to established guidelines.

Promote effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate that departments/units ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of an approved radiological training program

Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association

Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Platte Valley Hospital Work City:

Brighton Work State:

Colorado Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$29.43 - $45.39

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness…