Radiology Tech FT

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. 

Essential Functions 

• Reviews patient history and physician’s orders.  
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.  
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.  
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.  
• Prepares equipment and supplies.  
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.  
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.  
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.  
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.  
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.  
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.  
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.   
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.  
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.  

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography. 

Licenses/Certifications 

• Registered Radiologic Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred. 
• License to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of practice (if required by the state). 
• BLS 

Experience 

• 1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred.