What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
- Department: Radiology
- Shift: PRN status - weekend on-call 1730 (Friday) - 0700 (Monday)
- Job ID: 181531
Overview
Radiology Technologist
Community Memorial Hospital
PRN Weekdays 7:00A-5:30P & Rotating weekend call Friday 5:30P - Monday 7:00A
Community Memorial Hospital is hiring a PRN Diagnostic Radiographer to support our high-performing imaging team. This as-needed role offers flexibility while continuing to deliver high-quality patient care.
You’ll perform a variety of radiologic procedures for patients of all ages, using independent judgment and technical expertise to support accurate diagnosis.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic radiology procedures (general, surgical, portable, and tomography) following safety, quality, and radiation protection standards
Accurately identify, document, and complete exams in RIS; maintain complete, timely, and error-free records
Ensure proper patient positioning, image quality, equipment operation, and prompt reporting of equipment issues
Assist radiologists and physicians with procedures, patient care, and administration of contrast/media as required
Coordinate patient flow, transport, and communication with nursing services to minimize delays and ensure continuity of care
Provide age-appropriate patient care while maintaining empathy, safety, and professionalism
Support departmental operations through teamwork, student supervision, equipment cleaning, and flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays
Qualifications
Required:
- Holds Permit-to-Practice radiology in the state of Iowa.
- Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. as a Radiologic Technologist.
- Includes those currently pursuing registration in Mammography, CT, or MRI. If pursuing the Mammography, CT, or MRI tract, the technologist is required to successfully obtain their modality A.R.R.T. board examination within 18 months of completion of the orientation program.