Job Summary

Do you have a passion for working with children and making a real difference in their lives? If you're looking for an exciting opportunity in the world of pediatric orthopedic care, look no further! We're seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Radiologic Technologist to join our team, where you'll be supporting young patients and their families at four convenient locations: Salt Lake, Lehi, Provo, and Layton. This position will require you to split time between two of these locations, with the possibility of covering at the others as needed. Best of all? There are no weekends required for this position! Ready to make an impact in pediatric orthopedic care—and have your weekends free? We are interviewing immediately for this position- Apply today!

University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately*
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities
• A wellness program to promote health and quality of life
• Additional benefits information is available at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php

* For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to 14.2% of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems (URS) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your University employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at https://benefits.utah.edu/retirement-plan-election/) before your first paycheck. Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures, critiques radiographs and images to maintain 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.

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 relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to select proper cassette size, 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).