| Facility: | Renown Health |
| Location: | Reno, Nevada USA |
| Degree: | Not Specified |
| Compensation: | |
| Perm/Temp: | Perm |
| Workload: | Full Time |
| Supervisory Exp.: | No |
| Certifications: | CCT, RCIS, RCS, RVS, RVT or RDCS |
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| Date Posted: | 09/21/2009 |
| Job Number: | 107284 |
| Contact Name: | Gary White |
| Company: | Renown Health |
| Agency: | No |
| Phone: | 775-982-6302 |
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| Website: | Visit Website |
| List All Jobs: | Renown Health Jobs |
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About Rad Tech Jobs
A radiology technologist (RT), also referred to as a radiographer or rad tech, operates x-ray equipment to produce medical images. The process begins with reassuring the patient and obtaining their cooperation. They continue by positioning the patient on the examining table to obtain the best possible views for the test. Next the radiographer moves the imaging equipment into position and makes necessary adjustments to set the exposure based on established guidelines.
To prevent personal radiation exposure, a technologist uses protection such as lead shields, and limits x-ray beam size. Some Rad Techs may also operate mobile x-ray equipment to acquire images in the emergency room, operating room, or even at the patient's bedside. (Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook and radiologyinfo.com)
Facility Description:
Renown Health, nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Reno, Nevada, is a community based, not-for-profit, 529-bed Level 2 trauma medical center and integrated health system. With the addition of our new medical tower, scheduled for completion in Spring 2007, we are rapidly expanding our state-of-the-art facility to include another 300+ beds. Honored in 2004 as a Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network and are currently in pursuit of Magnet Status. We’re seeking passionate, caring, and highly skilled individuals to fill the growing demand for medical care in our booming area. We offer superior benefit and salary packages, relocation assistance and a balance to your work and home life.
Job description
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Position Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Supervisor of the Modality Specific Supervisor, the incumbent produces diagnostic ultrasound exams, assists the radiologist and referring physicians in diagnostic procedures, and ensuring patient care while representing the vision and mission of Renown Health System.
Nature and Scope:
The major challenges to this position include being able to understand and apply the technical skills required to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to patients served ranging in age from infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric, and meet standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age-specific competency standards.
The incumbent may be asked to perform other job duties related to Renown Medical Center as needed.
The incumbent will also be responsible for mentoring Ultrasound Students from a CAAHEP program. This will consist of teaching the students departmental protocols, equipment operation, proper documentation and paperwork while achieving the best possible Ultrasound Image. These objectives will help prepare the
student(s) to become a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
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This position has the authority to make technical decisions that will provide the best possible sonographic image quality. This position must be proficient in the use of ultrasound imaging systems. This position will require training and general knowledge attained to operate the hospital and department computer systems.
This position does provide patient care.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.
Experience:
Minimum one-year clinical experience in OB/GYN and general abdomen sonography.
License(s):
Active registry with either Cardiovascular Credentialing International (offering CCT, RCIS, RCS or RVS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (offering RVT or RDCS) in the specialty of Adult or Pediatric echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology.
Certification(s):
CPR certification upon hire.
Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
City Description:
The Reno/Tahoe area was recently rated # 9 in “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” for its natural beauty, rich culture and unparalleled quality of life. Great weather, unmatched year-round recreational activities and a thriving economy make the Reno/Tahoe area a desired community in which to live, work, and play.
Company Benefits:
Two Weeks Vacation + 10 Holidays
Insurance including, Medical, Dental, Vision, Cancer, Disability, Life and Accident insurance
401(k)
529 College Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Bank of America Financial Services
Discount Program
Credit Union
On-Site Childcare
96 Hours Annual Sick Leave
Employee Recognition Programs
Client Online Response URL:
Please apply online at
http://www.renown.org