Radiology Tech

Summit Medical Center is looking for a full-time Radiology Technologist to join our Quality Care Team.

Summit Medical Center has established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part to ensure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Radiology, the Radiology Technologist/CT Technologist performs radiologic procedures as directed to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury or the correction there of.

The staffing of the Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs all radiologic examinations, including OR procedures, as prescribed by a physician utilizing proper technique
2. Monitors and reports radiation safety issues to Summit’s Radiation Safety Officer
3. Maintains and safeguards films, prints and records for each patient
4. Assures all protective equipment is in proper condition
5. Contacts radiologist when film needs reading
6. Assists with patient positioning
7. Assists with room turn-over
8. Assists with maintenance of radiologic supplies and equipment
9. Performs other duties as assigned
10. Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures
11. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business
12. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees
13. Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.

Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business

SMC offers a competitive benefits program to full-time employees and their families. SMC pays the majority of the benefit, while a low premium cost is deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis. 

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Bonus opportunities

Medical Specialty:  Surgery

Work Location: In person

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology
2. Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
3. Minimum 1 year experience

Special Skills and Knowledge:

1. Operation and general maintenance of radiologic equipment
2. Principles of Aseptic technique
3. Principles of Standard Precautions

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Ability to function as a member of the surgical team
2. Ability to perform tasks of a radiologic technologist efficiently
3. Compliance with the attendance policy
4. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
5. Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes

Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:

1. Ability to read and write (legibly)
2. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
3. Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems
4. Ability to understand simple to complex instructions
5. Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift
6. Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twisting
7. Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient
8. Ability to see and hear and distinguish color
9. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
10. Ability to function independently without constant supervision

Bloodborne Pathogen Classification:

Category 1-Occupational exposure