Radiology Technologist
Reno, NV
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) - Travel Position

Location: Reno, Nevada
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonatal, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Operate imaging equipment and related machinery to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Verify and execute physicians’ orders for diagnostic and therapeutic exams, ensuring patient safety and proper preparation.
• Collaborate with Radiologists to determine contrast media and improve image quality.
• May assist other modalities within the department as needed.
• Perform additional duties including billing, supplies stocking, file maintenance, medical charting, informed consent documentation, quality improvement studies, and patient history acquisition.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with trauma and stroke accreditation.

Work Schedule & Environment

• 40 hours per week guaranteed.
• Shift and call requirements to be discussed during the interview.
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts.
• May be required to float within the organization up to competency level.
• May be required to work major holidays and pick up one additional shift during the schedule period.
• Employer reserves the right to cancel shifts with 48 hours’ notice due to low census.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Nevada.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Facility Highlights

• Level 2 Trauma Center with stroke accreditation.
• Serves a 500-mile radius with a high patient volume comparable to a Level 1 trauma center.
• 800 inpatient beds and 80 emergency room beds.
• Advanced imaging technologies including low-dose CT, PET/CT scanner, Biplane Angiography, and 3T MRI.
• Access to leading-edge services such as robotic surgery and comprehensive heart, cancer, brain, and nerve care.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The position requires flexibility and adaptability to meet department needs.