Radiology Tech - Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
At the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, independently perform diagnostic x-ray exams with minimal supervision.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education
- Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
License Required:
- NV State radiology license required.
Certificate Required:
- Current ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R). (Must obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Current BLS certification.
Minimum Work Experience
- Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Equipment
- Competently operate x-ray, fluoro, portable x-ray and c-arm equipment while performing all routine exams in a safe and optimal manner.
- Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards.
- Understands and is able to utilize all x-ray rooms in main department.
- Understands and is able to utilize operating room and x-ray equipment.
- Understands and is able to utilize x-ray portables in the main hospital.
- Process films and review for overall quality.
- Perform required warm-ups and equipment QC. Report all malfunctions to Imaging Services Manager, and service provider.
Patient Care
- Transfer patient to imaging table, explain procedure and position patient according to protocol. Select optimal radiographic technique and obtain established routine views.
- Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
- Reads requisition and physician's referral sheet to assure correct exam is performed.
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
- Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam.
- Checks patient chart, if available, to make sure correct exam is ordered.
- Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by film taken.
- Refers to exam guidelines for necessary views.
- Reads exam requests to determine area of interest.
- Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
BENEFITS: If you are scheduled to work part-time at least 24 hours per week and full-time at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
- NO STATE INCOME TAX
- Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
- Vanguard 401(k) with match.
- Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
- Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
- Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
- Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
- Nevada 529 College Fund.
- Unum Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
- Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions).
- Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
- Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
- and More...
CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE
"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!
