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As a Radiologic Technologist, your work involves much more than performing diagnostic exams; you also ensure a positive experience by making patients feel respected and secure. If this is how you view your job, we invite you to consider a career with Legacy.

The Radiologic Technologist performs ionizing radiographic and fluoroscopic exams in a variety of environments, according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to exposure factors, imaging technique and patient care. Central to the success of this role is the ability to handle stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.

Here is a glimpse at important aspects of our total compensation and benefits for this position:

• Relocation: This position is eligible for relocation assistance for those moving from outside the area
• Shift Differential: evening - $2.85 /hr, night - $5.95 /hr, weekend - $3.00 /hr
• Health: comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans
• Paid Time Off:  competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment to new employees, 40-hours front loaded at time of hire
• Employee Parking: free at Meridian Park Medical Center
• Retirement: retirement plan with employer match and contributions
• Life insurance: automatically enrolled and provided at no cost to the employee
• Personal Needs: generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discounts: Nike, Adidas, LA Fitness, Kindercare and more
• And so much more

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is the South Metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care and orthopedic and total joint surgery. Plus, a birth center and breast health center.

IMAGING: Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.

• Positions patient for diagnostic radiology according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements.
• Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.
• Uses computer image processing, as needed to select and optimize images.
• Develops and presents films and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.
• Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures.

DOCUMENTATION: Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.

• Identifies patient by checking patient's ID, full name and medical record number according to department procedure.
• Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.
• Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.
• Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required.
• Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.

PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY: Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others.

• Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards.
• Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures.
• Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that lead to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence.

• Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed.
• Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff.
• Maintains professional appearance, punctuality, flexibility, confidentiality and guest relations.
• Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.
• Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, in-services seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned.

Education: Graduate of certified Radiologic Technology school or program.

Skills/Knowledge: Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state license in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology required. Registered Radiological Technologist A.R.R.T. (R) required.

BLS/CPR Certification:  Personnel providing direct care in patient care and diagnostic areas are required to acquire and maintain BLS/CPR certification.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you