What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8
- Department: Urgent Care- Urbandale- DM
- Shift: Thursday and Friday 7:45 AM-8:00 PM, every other Saturday and Sunday 7:45 AM -4:30 PM
- Job ID: 189297
UnityPoint Clinic
Radiology Technologist - Rad Tech
Urgent Care
Urbandale, IA
Thursday and Friday 7:45AM-8:00PM and every other Saturday and Sunday 7:45AM-4:30PM
32 hours/week
Full-time benefits
The Radiologic Technologist plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care services by performing diagnostic imaging procedures in a fast-paced, ambulatory care environment. This position assists providers and clinical staff in delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring all imaging and radiologic procedures meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
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.
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 x-ray exams as ordered by providers using proper exposure techniques (MA, KV, time, and distance).
- Explain imaging procedures clearly to patients and families to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Apply radiation protection practices in accordance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Maintain sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination.
- Conduct regular quality control checks on radiologic and darkroom equipment to ensure optimal image quality.
- Complete and maintain appropriate imaging records and referral logs.
- Ensure all x-ray films and images are stored, tracked, and reviewed in a timely manner.
- Registered as a Radiology Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) prior to hire
- Current Iowa permit to practice radiologic technology.
- Prior experience in a clinical or outpatient setting preferred
- Familiarity with EPIC a plus!
- For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or to float to other locations to support optimized staffing