Specialty Technologist in Training PRN

**Job Description:**

This is an on-the-job training role designed for Imaging team members who are pursuing a specialty within one of five modalities: CT, MR, US, NM, or Angio. The position is responsible for performing high quality procedures using independent decision making and problem-solving skills to obtain the best possible images. The incumbent will become proficient in all aspects of patient care and the use of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Scope

Works at least 80% of time training in the respective specialty area. Must obtain registration within 1 year of moving into this job, if specialty area requires a registry.

**Job Details**

+ Department Location: Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital

+ Scheduled Weekly Hours: PRN or as needed

+ Shift: Hours and shifts will vary depending on need

**Job Essentials**

+ Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.

+ Performs exams per department protocol.

+ Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.

+ Familiar with the ALARA program and follows proper radiation safety protocol.

+ Demonstrates ability to critique own films.

+ Completes studies within acceptable time limitations per department expectations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.

+ Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration.

+ As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers oral barium products or intravenous contrast material to patients.

+ Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.

+ Provides appropriate patient education and ensures patient comfort.

+ Understands and operates CT equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced.

+ Exhibits working knowledge of contrast injectors and laser printers.

+ Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging. Incumbents will be able to view, transfer and manipulate images.

+ Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.

+ Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding, and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and reporting any equipment failures or problems.

​ **Minimum Qualifications**

+ Currently attending and receiving formal Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine training from an accredited training program.

-or-

+ Successful completion of formal training from an approved/accredited school with Radiologic Technology (RT) Certification.

**License**

+ If working in Utah, must have an active State of Utah License.

-or-

+ Recent graduate from an accredited training program in the imaging specialty modality which is related to the job position (must pass boards within 1 year of graduating from program)

-and-

+ Current State of Utah License if working in Utah if required for that modality.

**Certification**

+ BLS Certification for healthcare providers.

**Physical Requirements:**

Carrying, Hearing/listening, Lifting, Manual dexterity, Pulling/pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.

**Location:**

Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital

**Work City:**

Fillmore

**Work State:**

Utah

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$30.94 - $47.77

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