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X-Ray Technician
Location: US-UT-Salt Lake City
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Come join the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics Team! Multiple positions available!
University of Utahs 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, youll contribute to changing the lives of children and their families for the better. We are Utahs 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 Universitys 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:
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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 Carm 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 patients status and provide care as described in the departments 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). Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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 veterans 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:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: (link removed)
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
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.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). - 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
- * Do you have a current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah? <
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