Overview
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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Performs radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce images for radiologic diagnosis. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Responsibilities
- Performs radiographic procedures and critiques radiograph to ensure high quality images.
- Applies the principles of radiation safety during the process of acquiring radiographic images.
- Facilitates and coordinates imaging support in the operating room, patient care units, and clinics.
- Assesses patient vital signs and conditions when indicated during procedures.
- Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and service entity.
- May assist in orienting, training, and mentoring new employees or students on department workflow, practices, policies, and procedures.
- Prepares, cleans, and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Proficiency in department exam protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency with all imaging acquisition devices.
- Ability to perform all essential functions as listed above.
- Demonstrated effective and appropriate communication skills with patients, visitors, staff and providers.
- Ability to select proper radiograph exposure factors and make the appropriate changes when necessary to ensure quality images.
- Ability to prioritize patient workload and be flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in all radiographic positioning and procedures.
- Ability to obtain imaging on patients of varying ages and abilities.
Qualifications
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
- ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R) (ARRT).
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number: 71140
Reg/Temp: Regular
Employment Type: PRN
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Clinic is open 7 days a week, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status: Clinical
Location Name: Snowbird Ski Clinic
Workplace Set Up: On-site
City: Snowbird
State: UT
Department: UOC OPC 40A Snowbird SkiClinic
Category: Radiology/Imaging
Workplace Set Up: On-site
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