Tanner Clinic·Layton, Utah
Prepare patients for radiologic procedures while ensuring safety and minimizing radiation exposure. Maintain equipment, manage department supplies, and assist physicians with diagnostic imaging and fluoroscopy.
Description Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a PRN Radiology Practical Tech at our various locations.
Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Use equipment and accessories; employs techniques and procedures; demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self and staff. Select proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis, utilizing established protocols. Check radiographs for clarity of image, proper patient identification; correct markers used; annotation of images. Repeat radiograph when needed. Review x-ray order for specifics including correct body part and pertinent history. Contact physician office for clarification regarding order. Asses situations; exercise care, discretion and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient. Maintain required records including daily log books and monthly reports. Perform daily equipment warm-up procedure and quality control checks to assure x-ray unit is in good working order. Complies with safety standards outlined by state laws. Act as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession. Clean, maintain and report equipment repair issues to ensure that the equipment is repaired quickly. Maintain radiographic department supplies. Prepare patient for fluoroscopy procedures; Assist with arthrograms; obtain consent; explains to the patient what is involved in the procedure including risks. Other duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of Radiology Practical Technician course; pass Utah state exam for RPT.
Experience: None
Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology and organization services. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services Knowledge of proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Knowledge of HIPAA. Knowledge of systems such as EMR, Novarad and EPM.
Skill in positioning patients properly. Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor. Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
Ability to lift and position patients for the type of radiographic procedures required. Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
Radiological equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Radiological unit. Exposure to disease and radiation in the course of performing the work.
Standing six to eight hours per day, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Occasional stress when working with anxious patients.
Market context
In Utah, physician openings are often competitive because employers look for fully licensed, board-certified candidates who can step into patient care with limited onboarding. For radiology roles, a Medical Degree, an unencumbered license, Board Certification in Radiology, and substantial clinical experience are common screening points. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to match the exact specialty and experience requested.