CT/RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST. Full Time Nights FREE STANDING ED FLOAT

Float CT/Radiology Technologist

Northern Nevada Health System (NNHS) is a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. The System operates two acute care hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center and Sierra Medical Center, in addition to Northwest Specialty Hospital and freestanding emergency departments. In addition, NNHS has a robust outpatient services division offering family medicine, urgent care, and specialty care focused on cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, and wound care.

Similar to a hospital emergency department, the Free Standing Emergency Department (FED) treats a variety of emergency medical needs including heart attack, stroke, trauma conditions, lacerations, acute pain, and other life-threatening conditions. If a patient requires a higher level of care, NNMC partners with local EMS providers to transport patients to an appropriate regional hospital.

This FED Float CT/Radiology Technologist opportunity is full time at 36 hours per week, offers full benefits, and a convenient night shift schedule. This individual will perform a variety of imaging procedures in Surgery, Emergency Department, Pain Center, and the Imaging Department and is responsible for patient safety protocols. This individual is responsible for knowing all related policy and procedures and functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in CQI activities.

Job Description

• Corroborating patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the Radiologist
• Preparing patients for procedures and verifies correct patient, correct parameters, correct protocol, correct imaging site, correct exam
• Starting and maintaining intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
• Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement/repayment program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

• High school graduate; BS degree preferred
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Current BCLS certification
• Stand by/call required

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