Radiologic Technologist - Shift 2

Job Description

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Shift: Evenings

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Location: Yuma Regional Medical Ctr

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.

Min = $25.35

Mid = $31.69

Max = $38.02

Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated body portions; adjusts equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines; Explains x-ray procedures to patients; positions patients for each anatomical view using immobilization and protective equipment as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and emergent radiologic examinations or procedures including obtaining and documenting pertinent patient history, explaining the procedures to the patient, answering the patient's questions, and gaining the patient's written consent.

Works closely with the Radiologists and/or Interventionalists and other inter and intra departmental healthcare team members to ensure proper delivery of coordinated services, to include assisting in other modalities.

Uses safe radiation practices according to ARRA regulations and licensing restrictions while using "common sense" approaches to everyday issues, such as reducing dose exposures to neonatal and adolescent patients.

Coaches and mentors newly reported Radiologic Technologists, team members and students (i.e. agency, seasonal, transfers, new hires).

Exercises fiscal responsibility by ensuring proper inventory control and prudent uses of existing resources, as defined by the department leadership/Clinical Resource Coordinator.

Ensures equipment is properly maintained and proactively addresses all equipment concerns.

Complies with department standards for on-call and rotational scheduling at assigned locations - Yuma Regional Medical Center Main Campus, Foothills Imaging Center, and Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging and/or Cardiac Cath Lab areas.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Credentials

Essential:

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
• CERTIFIED RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (CRT)
• RADIOGRAPHY (R)
  
  

Education

Essential:

• ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
  
  

Other Information

Associates Degree OR Graduate of qualifying Program (AMA, JCERT, etc.)

BLS, ARRT Radiography (R), and Arizona Department of Health Services Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT),

0 years of experience

Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.

Our Values

Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |

About Yuma, AZ

Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.

Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.

Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.

https://www.visityuma.com/

https://www.yumachamber.org/

Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.