Details

Open Date 11/22/2023

Requisition Number PRN14224N

Job Title PS Radiologic Technologist

Working Title Radiologic Technologist - PRN

Job Grade UGR

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

Standard Hours per Week 5 - 19 hours weekly

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

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 (Dependent on experience)

Close Date

Job Summary

Come join the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics Team\! Multiple positions available\!

University of Utah’s Department of Orthopaedics is dedicated to relieving pain, improving function, and restoring quality of life to individuals who suffer from musculoskeletal injury or disease. Our Pediatric Orthopaedic division provides state-of-the-art patient-centered care to children and adolescents. When you join our team, you’ll contribute to changing the lives of children and their families for the better.

We are Utah’s only Orthopaedic group providing compassionate, expert care for all orthopaedic conditions specializing in 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. Our clinics create world-class experts through a combination of continuous education, training, and the development of better treatments through research and innovation.

You can learn more about our cutting edge program and how you will fit into it here. (https://medicine.utah.edu/orthopaedics)

No nights, weekends, or on-call shifts required.

Weekly schedule available from 5-19 hours a week.

Job Description:

This position is 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 is performing mostly static diagnostic X-rays.

Location: This position will may require travel to all current and future clinics currently located in Salt Lake and Riverton.

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

Radiologic Technologist Qualifications:

Required:

• 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 ).

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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. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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