Radiologic Technologist PRN

About the job

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is hiring a per diem (PRN) radiologic technologist. The technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures that support accurate, timely diagnosis and treatment, working with physicians, nurses and other clinical staff.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center welcomes new graduates and offers training and mentoring to help them build confidence.

What you'll do

• Review the patient's history and the physician's orders
• Explain procedures, equipment and the exam to patients so they understand and cooperate
• Prepare and give contrast media or medications when ordered, within scope of practice
• Monitor the patient's condition continually and report or respond to changes as appropriate
• Prepare equipment and supplies, select exposure factors and imaging parameters, and position patients for imaging
• Apply safety standards and run quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment malfunctions, or report them as needed
• Analyze images for quality problems and fix them, including repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure
• Enter, send and report scan results

What you need

• Graduation from an accredited medical radiography program (postsecondary certificate, diploma or program)
• A radiologic technologist license in the state of practice upon hire
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) credential upon hire
• BCLS certification
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to handle a stressful setting and respond appropriately

Preferred

• 1 or more years of radiologic tech experience

Schedule

• Per diem (PRN)