Position Summary: 

The Acute Care Radiology Technologist provides health care services, X-Rays to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs X-Ray procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Radiology program or equivalent.
• Montana Licensure (Radiology Technologist)
• American registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT), R) R.T.(R)
• American Heart Association BLS within 60 days of hire
• One (1) year of previous radiology experience, may include clinical internship experience
• Demonstrate competency in advanced imaging techniques including fluoroscopic/C-Arm in the OR, Trauma and portable radiography within 6-months including services to NICU, CCU and ED

Preferred

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Performs radiographic exams as requested by all healthcare providers
• Performs fluoroscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures alongside radiology provider
• Performs US guided paracentesis, thoracentesis, and arthrocentesis alongside radiology providers
• Performs patient education for patient prep and post care of radiology procedures
• Assists radiology nursing with fluoroscopically guided PICC placements
• Performs c-arm fluoroscopy exams in the OR as requested by surgeons
• Completes documentation required for proper interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams
• Performs ancillary duties required to maintain proper distribution, billing, and archival of exams and procedures
• Retrieves written orders and related health information
• Participates in the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of the hospital quality indicators
• Educates radiography students, new hires, and radiology techs on relevant diagnostic and operative guidance exams
• Education requirements per DNV programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).