Job Description:The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical
imaging examinations under the direction of a physician.
Scope
Obtain and record patient information; vital signs, height, weight,
allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint, etc.
Demonstrate knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room
procedures.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for
laboratory analysis.
Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to
EKGs, hearing and vision screens.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to
ensure completion of testing.
Communicate test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or
mail as directed by the Provider.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the
medical record as directed by the provider.
Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock
patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and
dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection,
topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Perform clinical diagnostic x-rays and prepare completed studies for provider
review.
Perform all required processor and equipment maintenance and quality control
processes.
Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and protect patients, self and
other staff from radiation hazards.
Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety,
which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the
medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.
Position patients and take X-ray of specific parts of the patients body as
requested by the physician.
Process film and check X-ray for clarity of image; retake when necessary.
Distribute X-ray to appropriate medical staff.
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Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent- Current/valid registration by the
American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT)- Current Full Scope
certification and state license- Current BLS certification endorsed by the
American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
(with prior approval)- Minimum of three (3) months of previous
experience within a healthcare setting- Successful completion of initial MA
onboarding program within 90 days, annual skills fair, and in-services for
site specific tasks Preferred:
Associates Degree from an accredited school of radiologic technology- At least
one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience- At least two (2) years
of clinical experience in radiologic technology
Physical Requirements:Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity,
pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling,
standing, and w
Anticipated job posting close date:04/23/2024
Location:Rocky Mountain Orthopedics
Work City:Grand Junction
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$23.81 - $40.93
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