Radiologic Technologist - Full time Float Community Clinics
University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Performs radiographic procedures and critiques radiographs to ensure high quality images.
Applies the principles of radiation safety during the process of acquiring radiographic images.
Facilitates and coordinates imaging support in the operating room, patient care units, and clinics.
Assesses patient vital signs and conditions when indicated during procedures.
Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and service entity.
May assist in orienting, training, and mentoring new employees or students on department workflow, practices, policies, and procedures.
Prepares, cleans, and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Proficiency in department exam protocols and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency with all imaging acquisition devices.
Ability to perform all essential functions as listed above.
Demonstrated effective and appropriate communication skills with patients, visitors, staff, and providers.
Ability to select proper radiograph exposure factors and make the appropriate changes when necessary to ensure quality images.
Ability to prioritize patient workload and be flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
Demonstrated proficiency in all radiographic positioning and procedures.
Ability to obtain imaging on patients of varying ages and abilities.
Qualifications
Licenses Required:
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R) (ARRT).
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying
Climbing
Color Determination
Crawling
Lifting
Listening
Manual Dexterity
Near Vision
Pulling and/or Pushing
Reaching
Sitting
Speaking
Standing
Stooping and Crouching
Walking
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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Performs radiographic procedures and critiques radiographs to ensure high quality images.
Applies the principles of radiation safety during the process of acquiring radiographic images.
Facilitates and coordinates imaging support in the operating room, patient care units, and clinics.
Assesses patient vital signs and conditions when indicated during procedures.
Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and service entity.
May assist in orienting, training, and mentoring new employees or students on department workflow, practices, policies, and procedures.
Prepares, cleans, and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Proficiency in department exam protocols and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency with all imaging acquisition devices.
Ability to perform all essential functions as listed above.
Demonstrated effective and appropriate communication skills with patients, visitors, staff, and providers.
Ability to select proper radiograph exposure factors and make the appropriate changes when necessary to ensure quality images.
Ability to prioritize patient workload and be flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
Demonstrated proficiency in all radiographic positioning and procedures.
Ability to obtain imaging on patients of varying ages and abilities.
Qualifications
Licenses Required:
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R) (ARRT).
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying
Climbing
Color Determination
Crawling
Lifting
Listening
Manual Dexterity
Near Vision
Pulling and/or Pushing
Reaching
Sitting
Speaking
Standing
Stooping and Crouching
Walking
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