Radiology Technologist

Position OverviewThe purpose of this position is to perform a variety of imaging procedures, including CT and X-Rays, at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.Essential Job Functions Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to assist the physicians, nurses, and other technical and administrative staff in meeting the needs of individual patients throughout the facility.Operate and maintain all imaging department equipment, including but not limited to X-Ray, CT, CR reader, and PACSPerform all imaging exams in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws, and ensure the physician on duty is notified of the resultsPerform basic clinical procedures under the direction of the physician and/or nurse on dutyMaintain all required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formatsCollect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulationsMaintain an adequate supply of all reagents and consumables to perform quality testingPerform all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipmentPerform Quality Control as established by this laboratoryPerform Proficiency Testing and/or Split Sample analysis periodically as established by this facilityRetain records of all analytic activities performed for a minimum of two yearsPerform all Quality Assessment activities assigned to this position and document these activities for periodic review by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or the Laboratory DirectorOther Job FunctionsPerform duties as ER Technician as neededMaintain an adequate supply of all reagents and consumables to perform quality testingPerform all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipmentTravel to all facility locations as required Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required May be required to float to alternate locations at the request of leadership, based on staffing needs and patient care requirements to ensure continuity of care and optimal operations. Perform additional duties as assignedBasic QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED, requiredGraduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology, requiredAssociate's degree in Radiology, preferredCertified as a medical radiologic technologist as required by the state in which practicing requiredRegistered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography requiredRegistered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in computed tomography, preferred, with the following exceptionsCT certification required (Las Vegas Market)CT certification required within 12 months of hire (Pennsylvania market)Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association, required2+ years radiologic/imaging experience, preferred1+ years of CT experience, preferred1+ years of emergency room experience, preferredProficiency with most X-ray/CT equipment, manufacturer's hardware/software, and PACSPosition requires fluency in English, written and oral communicationPhysical RequirementsTypical functions of this role include standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles and chemicals and risk of electric shock can occur. Risk of radiation can occur regularly.