Chief Medical Technologist jobs in Laramie, WY

Job description

Come be a part of a state of the art, BRAND NEW Critical Access Hospital (CAH) focused on balancing a fully accessible clinic and acute care hospital services. We strive for employee satisfaction and concentrate on ensuring our employees maintain physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. We are offering competitive pay based on experience and supplemental benefit packages.

NPVMC provides the most up to date medical campus in Southeastern Wyoming. In addition to a 24-hour emergency room, NPVMC offers advanced imaging including ultrasound, X-Ray, digital mammography, CT, Dexa Scan, and mobile MRI capabilities. The CAH features an inpatient pharmacy, laboratory services, and physical/occupational therapy. Staffed with both full time physician and mid-level providers, the hospital provides a healthcare solution that services the community and offers convenience to medical services.

The Town of Saratoga itself offers a family friendly, small-town community nestled between the beautiful Rocky and Sierra Madre Mountains. The Platte Valley area is highly known for its breathtaking scenery which offer hiking, camping, blue ribbon fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to name a few. Within 20 miles you can be floating down the river, driving up the gorgeous Snowy Range, soaking in our famous natural hot springs, or walking through and exploring the Grand Encampment Museum. You and your family will quickly fall in love with the Valley’s charm.

If hired as a Radiologic Technologist you will work independently in performing mainly CT Imaging with assistance in radiographic exams with fluoroscopy. Will collaborate with radiologists, providers, and other staff to trouble shoot any problems while providing an improved patient care environment that will lead to an efficient flow and experience. Will provide on-call services on a rotational basis. Will apply previous computer experience to new applications for imaging and record keeping.

Essential Functions

· Performs diagnostic CT exams of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, and extremities. Places IVs for contrast injections. Follows protocols set by the radiologist. Receives patient, explains the procedure, and creates a safe environment for the patient through good communication skills.

· Radiography. Performs diagnostic x-ray examinations including spine, extremities, head chest, and abdomen. Follows standard positions and views prescribed by radiologists. Assists radiologist with fluoroscopic procedures. Performs bone density tests. Receives patients, explains procedures, and utilizes standardized techniques, settings, and positions to accomplish acceptable results.

· Office Duties. Performs office jobs in a small department including, but not limited to: answering phones, scheduling patients’ exams, printing reports, retrieving charts, researching problems, ordering supplies, and helping radiologists and providers.

· Responsible for QA and QC for NPVMC imaging modalities. Documents: patient exposure time to radiation, amount of contrast administered, exam performed, and other information as required by the Joint Commission regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology used in standard radiographic, CT, and fluoroscopic exams. Extensive knowledge of radiation physics and protection (ALARA). Considerable knowledge of digitized imaging and multiple computer systems.

· Skilled at independently performing radiographic, CT, and fluoroscopic exams. Skilled in oral and written communication. Skilled in organizing and cleaning work areas and maintaining equipment in serviceable condition.

· Able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with radiologists, providers, patients, computer technologists, and NPVMC staff. Able to perform multiple tasks in a small department. Able to learn new imaging exams as required by radiologists or providers.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Radiography School
• 2 years’ experience in Radiography
• 1-year experience in CT preferred

Credentials

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified
• CT certification Required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,200.00 - $81,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Simple IRA company match 
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends Call