Radiology Technologist, X-Ray - Fully Licensed OR Limited Scope

Able to travel and cover between Cottonwood Heights, Park City and Heber Offices

Radiology Technologist (X-Ray, Fully Licensed or Limited Scope) operates radiologic equipment to take diagnostic XRAYs. Performs routine diagnostic procedures. Takes, annotates, and sends patient images. Assist clinical and administrative personnel by completing various patient forms and reports. This is an entry-level role and requires only an ARRT Limited Scope Certification, allowing the employee to perform basic duties under the supervision and with guidance from a fully certified Radiology Technician. During clinical hours the Imaging Specialist will perform x-ray exams and other job duties dependent on clinic needs.

Core Job Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Operates XRAY machine to perform routine diagnostic procedures.
• Positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking XRAYs.
• Follows established safety standards.
• Observes patient vital signs during examination.
• Decides length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis.
• Authorizes release of patients upon completion of radiologic examination.
• Annotates digital image.
• Examines radiologic image for properties such as density and contrast, magnification, and distortion.
• Prepares for delivery to radiologist/doctor for reading/interpretation.
• Maintains, cleans, and disinfects XRAY rooms and office area.
• Fills and restocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
• Ensures radiologic equipment is clean and maintained.
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable work area.
• Develops patient visit for XRAY only patients.
• Places records in patient charts, adds billing codes for XRAYs and keeps proper order.
• Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers, facility, and department staff, and collaborating physicians.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.
• Follow policies as established in the Employee Handbook.
• Attend regular staff meetings and other required meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.