University of Utah Health·South Jordan, Utah
Provide assistive clinical care to patients, including recording vitals and performing basic medical procedures under direct supervision. Support licensed staff with clerical functions, patient scheduling, and the maintenance of examination rooms.
Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.
University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
EO/AA Performs radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce images for radiologic diagnosis.
This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.
Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Essential Functions Performs radiographic procedures and critiques radiograph to ensure high quality images. Applies the principles of radiation safety during the process of acquiring radiographic images. Facilitates and coordinates imaging support in the operating room, patient care units, and clinics. Assesses patient vital signs and conditions when indicated during procedures. Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and service entity. May assist in orienting, training, and mentoring new employees or students on department workflow, practices, policies, and procedures. Prepares, cleans, and stocks rooms with supplies and linens. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Proficiency in department exam protocols and procedures. Demonstrated proficiency with all imaging acquisition devices. Ability to perform all essential functions as listed above. Demonstrated effective and appropriate communication skills with patients, visitors, staff and providers. Ability to select proper radiograph exposure factors and make the appropriate changes when necessary to ensure quality images. Ability to prioritize patient workload and be flexible to meet the needs of the patients. Demonstrated proficiency in all radiographic positioning and procedures. Ability to obtain imaging on patients of varying ages and abilities.
Must be concurrently enrolled in a Medical Assisting program at a USHE school and sign an apprenticeship repayment agreement. Requires an RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In Utah, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient flow, clinic operations, and front-line assistance, so demand tends to follow outpatient and ambulatory care activity. These jobs can be competitive because employers look for candidates who already have relevant clinical exposure, such as EMT training, medical assisting education, or ambulatory care experience, and who can quickly complete required credentials like the RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your training background and plan to secure the eCredential within 30 days if you apply.
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