New Graduate Radiology Tech

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  Department Location: Utah Valley Clinic InstaCare


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  Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours


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  Benefits Eligible: Yes. Click here to check out our benefits

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


• Is sensitive to the patients' needs throughout the procedure.


• Sufficiently explains to the patient and family the procedure about to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety.


• Addresses any patient concerns.


• Performs radiologic exams that produce quality images and ensures patient and staff safety.


• Accomplishes this by following proper protocols, correct patient positioning, appropriate and effective use of equipment, and adherence to radiation protection and guidelines.


• Utilizes sterile technique when performing invasive procedures.


• Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds quickly and appropriately.


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


• Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.


• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff.


• Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient manner.


• Pursues individual education and career development opportunities, emphasizing those for new procedures and equipment.


• As appropriate, assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.

• ARRT registration.


• Current Rad Tech license in state of practice (if working in Utah).


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.


• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.


• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.


• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.


• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)


• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.