Clinic Radiologic Technologist

Palmer College of Chiropractic is looking for a Clinic RT!

FUNCTION

The Clinic Radiologic Technologist (RT) is responsible for performing quality x-ray examinations, education of the chiropractic student in in x-ray positioning and patient management during radiographic examinations, general radiography and department duties.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to the assigned administrator and has a support responsibility to all other departments and college personnel as necessary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform radiographic examinations.
• Preparing examination rooms for patient examinations.
• Train and assess students in patient radiographic examinations.
• Monitoring students and patients during examinations, ensuring safety, and following procedures.
• Daily evaluation of equipment function.
• Performing radiology administrative tasks.
  • Disseminate radiology reports.
  • Screening phone calls, processing mail, scheduling appointments, maintaining filing systems, ordering, and maintaining office supplies, and other related duties.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local safety and health regulations, maintenance of safe laboratory environment.
• Maintain compliance with college policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that fully complies with Palmer’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Training and experience in radiologic technology.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with time pressures and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to utilize necessary equipment.
• Ability to resolve routine problems.
• Ability to work effectively with others in an academic environment.
• Ability to work various hours as job requires.
• A license to practice radiography.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion.
• Good mathematical abilities and technical skills.
• Good computer and software management skills.
• Good organizational, time management, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
• The ability to lift heavy weights without assistance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a high school diploma with associate or bachelor’s degree in radiology American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Requires at least one year of work-related experience.
• Must be licensed by the Iowa Department of Health.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Perform sedentary to light work in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature-controlled office setting.
• Radiology environment with x-ray equipment.
• Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up to 10 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday