X-Ray Technologist

Canyon View Medical is seeking the services of an X-Ray Technologist at our Family Medicine clinics located in Springville and Mapleton, Utah. The X-Ray Technologist takes pictures of the body while utilizing various imaging methods. They are responsible for ensuring the patient s safety during the course of the imaging procedure. The ability to produce a high quality image consistently is crucial as this will help physicians to correctly provide diagnosis.

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• All other assignments as requested.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered and certified as a Radiologic Technologist (RT), or a Radiology Practical Technologist.
• Licensed by the state of Utah as a Radiographer.
• Ability to make independent decisions using critical thinking, problem-solving, and perform responsibilities under stressful situations.
• Excellent problem-solving and system trouble shooting skills necessary.
• Ability to interact effectively, appropriately, and professionally with clients, other departments, and management personnel.
• Professionalism, good judgment and time management skills required.