Radiology Tech - Treasure Valley Hospital

Overview:

Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.

As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:

• We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
• We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
• We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
• We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.

The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are goingand the growing career opportunities for YOU.

Performs radiological/x-ray procedures using Radiology technology to assist physicians with formulating a medical diagnosis, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Specifically conducts radiology exams and documents appropriate results for interpretive physician and records.

• JOB KNOWLEDGE
  • Ensures operational excellence and quality of care in the diagnostic and surgical department.
    • Demonstrates use of proper anatomical positioning and understanding of physiological and technical factors.
    • Facilitates reading of films by radiologist in an efficient, effective manner.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and radiation safety procedures to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.
    • Maintains general condition of radiology equipment.
    • Utilizes radiation monitoring devices at all times.
    • Performs proper radiation safety precautions to include providing protection and inquiring if females of child-bearing age are pregnant.
    • Periodically checks and coordinates independent inspection of the department radiation protection devices.
    • Conducts exams in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrates continued competence in caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing developmental perspective.
    • Displays an understanding of each patients cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturity in the assessments, treatments, and care undertaken.
    • Appropriately modifies approach to patients based upon patients age utilizing a developmental perspective.
    • Provides appropriate interventions related to safety issues.
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
  • Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.
  • Demonstrates sound cost containment techniques.
  • Completes company annual continuing educational requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

License or Certification:

Required certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or applicable state licensure. BLS required. CEU credits maintained.

Education/ Experience:

Graduated from an accredited school of Radiology Technology. One to two years of radiological/x-ray experience preferred.