Radiology Technologist

Medical Associates is seeking a full-time afternoon, Radiology Technologist to join their team!

Radiology technologists at Medical Associates are educated, trained, and licensed to perform a wide array of imaging exams and procedures on patients of all age.

Schedule: Position is scheduled in 7.5 hour shifts between 12:00pm and 8:00pm Monday – Friday. No weekends or Holidays! Flexibility with 60-75 hours per 2 week pay period.  All shifts qualify for our excellent evening shift differential!

Location: Medical Associates East Campus

Full-Time Benefits Package Includes:

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off  Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Essential Duties:

• Perform general and/or special diagnostic medical procedures, producing quality images for interpretation by physician.
• Evaluate radiographic images for technical quality and prepare for Radiologist/Physician to read.
• Explain procedure to patient and elicit patient histories, prepare patient and take radiographic images per established procedures.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked with pertinent supplies.
• Maintain accurate charge tickets.
• Practice sterile technique and prevent contamination.
• Monitor patient's condition during procedure and initiate appropriate life support if necessary.
• Maintain digital radiography imaging equipment in good condition. Report equipment malfunctions to Radiology management team.
• Ability to utilize digital imaging systems to perform high quality imaging.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.
• Maintain proper information in the radiology information system, tracking images to other various locations.
• Apply principles of radiation protection to both patient and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience

Education: Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification. Board certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Iowa Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography.

Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.

Other Skills: General radiographic imaging skills, PACS, Cerner, Hoyer lift operations, pigg-o-stat, gurney, wheelchair. Ability to work independently, multitask, complete quality exams in a fast paced environment. Good computer skills, as well as, strong written and verbal communication skills. Mammography experience is preferred, but not required for this role.