Radiology Technician

Overview

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

Responsibilities

Job Performance

• Correctly performs all prescribed CT procedures in an efficient
• Correctly performs all prescribed Radiology procedures in an efficient manner
• Is able to work independently and critique exams.
• Demonstrates competency in preparing patients for procedures and the administration of contrast media.
• Is able to work independently and critique exams.
• Can navigate working in CT and X-ray during assigned shift
• Utilizes good judgment to plan effectively and solve problems

Patient Care

• Provides patient education as needed for exam and ensures all consents and forms are signed prior to exam/procedure as indicated.
• Demonstrates competence in age appropriate care coordination
• Obtains and records patient history and interprets physician orders correctly
• Correctly tracks, orders, and charges exams in an efficient manner

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of JRCERT approved school for Radiologic Technology with equivalent training and experience as required by the licensing bodies.

Experience: 

• Clinical Rotation in CT as student technologist.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must be registered by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography and obtain appropriate state licensure from either the State of Illinois Emergency Management Agency and/or the Iowa Department of Public Health. *see specific state requirements below.
• New Technologists, in the State of Illinois, who have not taken the ARRT exams but are registry eligible must obtain a state of Illinois Temporary License and then are required to pass the ARRT boards in Radiography within 90 days of their first day of employment.
• Pass ARRT CT board exam within 12 months of completing CT orientation
• New Technologists, in the State of Iowa, must have a current ARRT license in Radiography and an Iowa Department of Public Health license before employment may begin.
• CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.