Acute Care Radiology Technologist
Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Radiology Tech - Acute Care

Location: Bozeman, Montana Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week (FT, 0.9 FTE, day shift) Schedule: 3x12s, 10am to 10pm, with every 4th weekend off

Role Summary

The Acute Care Radiology Technologist provides X-ray services to assist in diagnosis or treatment. The role performs X-ray procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a radiology technology program or equivalent
• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Montana
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification, R.T.(R)
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Radiology Technologist experience (1 year), which may include clinical internship experience
• Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience with the C-arm, including demonstrated competency within 6 months in advanced imaging techniques such as fluoroscopic/C-Arm in the OR, Trauma, and portable radiography, including services to NICU, CCU, and ED

Key Duties

• Performs radiographic exams requested by healthcare providers, including fluoroscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures alongside radiology providers
• Performs ultrasound-guided paracentesis, thoracentesis, and arthrocentesis alongside radiology providers
• Assists radiology nursing with fluoroscopically guided PICC placements
• Performs C-arm fluoroscopy exams in the OR as requested by surgeons
• Provides patient education on prep and post-care for procedures
• Completes documentation for interpretation, reporting, archiving, and retrieval of exams, and performs related billing and distribution duties
• Educates radiography students, new hires, and radiology techs
• Participates in monitoring and improving hospital quality indicators

Important Notes

• Traveler must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered. Candidates who do not meet this requirement should not be submitted.
• The facility reserves the right to cancel three shifts per 13-week contract due to low census or other unforeseen circumstances.
• On-time completion of all required education is expected per DNV requirements and facility policy.

Physical and Work Demands

• Lift and support up to 50 pounds, including patient transfers and assisting with bedside needs
• Sit, walk, or stand for 8 or more hours daily during extended shifts
• May work beyond a standard 40-hour week, including weekends and after-hours shifts
• On-call availability may be required
• Handles upset patients and families, requiring de-escalation skills
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals and disinfectants, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations