Working Title: Radiologic Technologist - No Nights or Weekends
Job Grade: UGR
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Rotating Day Shift: 7:30am – 5:30pm. No weekends, holidays, or call shifts. This position is primarily located at the Provo office but requires travel to all current and future clinics currently located in Salt Lake, Riverton, and Layton.
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $26.47 - $40.23 Determined on Experience
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary: Come join the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics Team! Apply Today! The Department of Orthopaedics is dedicated to relieving pain, improving function, and restoring quality of life to individuals who suffer from musculoskeletal injury or disease. We provide state-of-the-art clinical and surgical orthopaedic patient-centered care with continuous orthopaedic education and the development of better treatments through research and innovation.
We are Utah’s only comprehensive orthopaedic group providing compassionate, expert care for all orthopaedic conditions. The department specializes in all areas of orthopaedics including joint reconstruction, sports medicine, cartilage restoration, pediatric orthopaedics, spinal disorders, hand, foot and ankle, trauma, musculoskeletal oncology, shoulder and elbow, microvascular repair, and major limb reconstruction.
No nights, weekends, holidays, or call shifts are required.
Rotating Day Shift Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm
University of Utah Health offers a generous benefits package that includes a wide range of programs for employees. Benefits including:
- 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (automatic and immediately vested)
- Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
- Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
- Tuition reduction for employees and family members
- Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available
- Free public transportation pass
Job Description: This is a full-time position in our busy Pediatric Orthopedic clinic. This position does not require you to be in the operating room or perform most fluoroscopic exams. This position performs mostly static diagnostic X-rays.
Location: Travel to all current and future clinics currently located in Salt Lake, Riverton, Layton, and Provo.
Responsibilities:
Radiologic Technologist Job Duties:
- Performs X-rays in a timely manner with minimal exposure.
- Assists with positioning and transferring of patients.
- Inputs orders as well as checking patients in and out through iCentra and EPIC.
- Use of the EOS machine as well as a mini C•arm within the clinic.
- Orders supplies and maintains inventory counts.
- Performs radiographic procedures, and critiques radiographs and images to maintain a quality control program.
- Selects film, adjusts and programs a variety of film changes, including cinefluorography, and may develop films.
- Coordinates the activities for the technical services in the operating room and the portable x-ray area.
- Maintains the necessary precautions for excessive exposure to radiation and electric shock.
- Assesses patient vital signs and condition when indicated during exams. Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
- May assist in orienting new employees or students regarding workflow and procedures of the department.
- Prepares, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
- May participate on department and hospital committees and provide in-service training to hospital staff.
Radiologic Technologist Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to select proper cassette size, and exposure factors and correct any exposure and imaging problems.
- Ability to prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the needs of the physicians.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system or a commitment to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Radiologic Practical Technologist in the State of Utah.
- ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technician R.T. (R) (ARRT).
Preferences:
Special Instructions Summary:
Additional Information: The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).
Posting Specific Questions
- * Do you have a current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah?
- Do you currently have a RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system?
- Yes
- No - willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
- No
- * Do you have ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technician R.T. (R) (ARRT)?
Required Documents:
Optional Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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