Medical Imaging Technologist

ATTN: Grads Welcome. $10,000 Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to have achieved the 5-Star Quality Rating, ranking us in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 750 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care. Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success. JOB SUMMARY Credentialed x-ray technologist, CT experience preferred. Willing to train. The position requires some on-call duties. Candidate must be available to work the evening shift, rotating weekends, holidays. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients. Responsible for safe handling of equipment and images. Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations. Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure. Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly. Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician/nurse contact for intervention. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiographs for a variety of examinations. Willing to cross train in additional modalities. Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures. Assists in maintaining basic records and reports. Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel. Interacts professionally with patient/family. Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. includes checking with nurses stations. Knowledgeable of fire and safety regulations. Has knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of the other departments. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population. CT highly preferred or willing to learn. Sends images to PACS. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience/Licenses Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained. Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.(ARRT) Certified by the State of Wyoming to practice and administer radiation. Capable of working independently. Needs no mentoring. Capable of performing Diagnostic Radiology call. Capable of performing all Diagnostic Radiology procedures. Current BLS certification. New are welcome. Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required. Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.