X-Ray Technologist - On-Call at Canyon View Medical Group

Springville, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiology Equipment Maintenance, Patient Safety, Image Quality Production, Patient Rapport, Equipment Troubleshooting, Supply Inventory Management, Legal Compliance, Technical Knowledge Maintenance, Infection Control, Radiation Protection, Patient Positioning, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Time Management, System Troubleshooting, Professional Interaction

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Canyon View Medical is seeking the services of an X-Ray Technologist, working on-call, at our Family Medicine clinics located in Springville and Mapleton, Utah. The X-Ray Technologist takes pictures of the body while utilizing various imaging methods. They are responsible for ensuring the patient's safety during the course of the imaging procedure. The ability to produce a high quality image consistently is crucial as this will help physicians to correctly provide diagnosis. Primary Responsibilities Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions. Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart. Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. All other assignments as requested. Requirements Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology. Registered and certified as a Radiologic Technologist (RT), or a Radiology Practical Technologist. Licensed by the state of Utah as a Radiographer. Ability to make independent decisions using critical thinking, problem-solving, and perform responsibilities under stressful situations. Excellent problem-solving and system trouble shooting skills necessary. Ability to interact effectively, appropriately, and professionally with clients, other departments, and management personnel. Professionalism, good judgment and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

The X-Ray Technologist will take diagnostic images using various methods, ensuring patient safety and producing high-quality radiographs essential for physician diagnosis. Key duties include maintaining radiology equipment, managing supply inventory, and adhering to all legal and safety protocols.