Job Description
Cherry County Hospital seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform a variety of diagnostic imaging exams for emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients. Responsibilities include accurately positioning patients, operating X-ray/CT and digital imaging equipment, adhering to ALARA and radiation safety standards, and maintaining clear documentation in PACS/RIS. The technologist will collaborate closely with providers, support call/shift coverage, and provide compassionate, personalized care in a rural critical access setting, contributing to a close-knit team and quality improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
- Perform a range of diagnostic imaging exams for emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients
- Position patients correctly and operate X-ray/CT and digital imaging equipment safely and effectively
- Apply ALARA principles and follow radiation safety, infection control, and hospital policies
- Document exams accurately in PACS/RIS and ensure image quality and availability for providers
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to coordinate timely patient care
- Participate in call, weekend, and holiday rotation as needed to support 24/7 services
- Perform basic equipment checks, troubleshoot minor issues, and report service needs
- Support quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance within radiology
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care, explaining procedures and easing patient concerns
- Assist with emergency and trauma imaging in a rural critical access setting
Required Skills
- Diagnostic radiography
- Patient positioning
- Radiation safety
- Operation of X-ray/CT equipment
- PACS/RIS use and documentation
- Venipuncture/IV contrast assistance
- Infection control
- Emergency/trauma imaging
- Quality control and equipment checks
- Communication with providers and patients
