• Job Description

  Req#: 69237

  Overview

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  As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

  This position is responsible for performing radiologic procedures using ionizing radiation under the direct supervision of a physician/surgeon. This position operates all medical imaging equipment in the operating room to include portable x-ray machines, mobile fluoroscopy C-Arm, O-Arm, and portable CT. This position is an integral component of the operating room team. This position is responsible for direct patient care.

  Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

  Responsibilities

  • Operates portable imaging devices such as Portable X-ray machine, O-Arm, and C-Arm.
  • Coordinates the activities for the technical services in the operating room.
  • Communicates with surgical staff to establish correct site, type of surgery and placement of equipment in the room.
  • Maintains the integrity of the equipment.
  • Assists in the reduction of waste by properly utilizing the resources and materials provided.
  • Approaches management with proposed solution to problems.
  • Ensures that new procedures and protocols are implemented as designed.
  • Analyzes images for quality.
  • Performs necessary radiology functions in Epic Radiant.

  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 relation and effective communications skills.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical record databases.

  Qualifications

  Qualifications

  Licenses Required

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

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

  * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

  Qualifications (Preferred)

  Working Conditions and Physical Demands

  Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

  • This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

  Physical Requirements

  Carrying, Pulling and/or Pushing, Standing

• About the company

  The University of Utah is a public research university in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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