Radiologic Tech

Job Description:

Shift Details:   Full-time (40 hours), Variable days & hours, no Sundays & no call.
Unit/Location:   Wellington Spine Center, Rocky Mountain Ortho, Walk-in Clinic, Grand Junction, CO
Additional Details:  We're excited to announce the opening of our new clinic and are looking for dedicated Radiologic Techs to help us deliver exceptional patient care from day one. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team and shape the patient experience in a fresh, collaborative environment.  

Grand Junction has a lot to offer your career and lifestyle.  Cost of living is excellent, sunshine is abundant, and the area boasts great biking, hiking, boating, golfing, and skiing in the natural beauty of our red rock landscape.  Our charming downtown area is full of great shops, restaurants, art galleries and so much more. 

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Radiologic Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care.  At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued and your contributions make a lasting impact.   

• Join an organization that invests in your growth —with many career paths to explore, like CT Tech, MRI Tech, Registered Nurse, Practice Manager, and more 

• Intermountain offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance  and partners with schools for debt free programs

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?   Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We." 

As a Radiologic Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:   

Essential Functions

• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality. Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Anatomy knowledge
• Image evaluation
• Equipment operation
• Contrast protocols
• Emergency response
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Electronic imaging
• Task prioritization
• Clean environment

Minimum Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) certification
• Radiologic technologist license in state of practice, if applicable
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• May be required to complete the Medical Assistant (MA) Competency Checklist and perform the function of an MA in a clinic or InstaCare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years radiology experience
• IV Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to