PS Radiologic Technologist

University of Utah   Salt Lake City, UT   Full-time     Health Care Provider
Posted on April 25, 2024
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Announcement

Details

Open Date

12/22/2023

Requisition Number

PRN37273B

Job Title

PS Radiologic Technologist

Working Title

X-Ray Technician

Job Grade

UGR

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Rotating Day Shift: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

No weekends, holidays, or call shifts.

This position requires travel to all current and future clinics currently located in Salt Lake, Riverton, Layton, and Provo.

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$26.47 - $40.23 (Dependent on experience)

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Summary

Come join the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics Team! Multiple positions available!

University of Utah's Department of Orthopaedics is dedicated to relieving pain, improving function, and restoring quality of life to individuals who suffer from musculoskeletal injury or disease. Our Pediatric Orthopaedic division provides state-of-the-art patient-centered care to children and adolescents. When you join our team, you'll contribute to changing the lives of children and their families for the better.

We are Utah's only Orthopaedic group providing compassionate, expert care for all orthopaedic conditions specializing in joint reconstruction, sports medicine, cartilage restoration, pediatric orthopaedics, spinal disorders, hand, foot, and ankle trauma, musculoskeletal oncology, shoulder and elbow, microvascular repair, and major limb reconstruction. Our clinics create world-class experts through a combination of continuous education, training, and the development of better treatments through research and innovation.

You can learn more about our cutting edge program and how you will fit into it here.


No nights, weekends, holidays, or call shifts are required.

Rotating Day Shift Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

University of Utah Health offers a generous benefits package that includes a wide range of programs for employees. Benefits including:
  • 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions (automatic and immediately vested)
  • Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
  • Employees who complete the WellU Wellness Program requirements receive a discount on their cost of premiums in the University's Employee Health Care Plan.
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
  • Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
  • Tuition reduction for employees and family members
  • Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
  • Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)
To learn more about our available benefit packages visit:
https://benefits.utah.edu/

X-ray Technician Job Description:

This is a full-time position in our busy Pediatric Orthopedic clinic. This position does not require you to be in the operating room or perform most fluoroscopic exams. This position is performing mostly static diagnostic X-rays.

Location: Travel to all current and future clinics currently located in Salt Lake, Riverton, Layton, and Provo.

Responsibilities

X-Ray Technician Job Duties:
  • Performs X-rays in a timely manner with minimal exposure.
  • Assists with positioning and transferring of patients. Inputs orders as well as checking patients in and out through iCentra and EPIC.
  • Use of the EOS machine as well as a mini C•arm within the clinic.
  • Orders supplies and maintains inventory counts.
  • Performs radiographic procedures, and critiques radiographs and images to maintain a quality control program.
  • Selects film, adjusts and programs a variety of film changes, including cinefluorography, and may develop films.
  • Coordinates the activities for the technical services in the operating room and the portable x-ray area.
  • Maintains the necessary precautions for excessive exposure to radiation and electric shock. Assesses patient vital signs and condition when indicated during exams.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
  • May assist in orienting new employees or students regarding workflow and procedures of the department.
  • Prepares, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
  • May participate on department and hospital committees and provide in-service training to hospital staff.
X-Ray Technician Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
  • Ability to provide care to the population served.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
  • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to select proper cassette size, and exposure factors and correct any exposure and imaging problems.
  • Ability to prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the needs of the physicians.
Minimum Qualifications

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.

ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technician R.T. ( R) ( ARRT).

Preferences

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. Do you currently have a RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
    • Yes
    • No- willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
    • No
  2. * Do you have a current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technician R.T. ( R) (ARRT)?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  3. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

University of Utah

Salt Lake City , UT