Radiologic Technologist
Full Time
Salary Varies
Radiologic technologists utilize X-Ray, CT, and other imaging machines to capture scans of the patient’s body. Also called radiographers, people in this position assist physicians by operating the equipment, preparing the patient, and minimizing the radiation exposure to the patient.
Within the sector of radiology technologist jobs, you can further specialize into a specific area of radiology, like nuclear medicine or mammography. For general radiologic technologist hiring, a specialization is not necessary.
A radiology technologist may work in a hospital, clinic, lab, or other medical facility that contains the necessary imaging equipment. Allied health professionals in this position usually work with a Radiologist, the doctor who interprets the images taken and diagnoses the patients.
- Be a certified radiologic technologist: obtain an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification
- Have any additional license or certification required by the state you plan to work in
- Show passion for patient care through strong communication abilities
- Understand the equipment you will be operating, from turning it on to complex scanning
- Maintain a cohesive knowledge of human anatomy and scanning practices
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If you are a Radiology student, we have opportunities at MedSmart to begin your career and advance your training while you are in school! You can start with a Patient Transport position to get a foothold into the hospital, and then in your senior year of school, you can transition into a position as an X-Ray Student Technologist.
To view open positions at MedSmart, please visit our careers page on our website.
Once you are onboarded with MedSmart, you will have opportunities to work at medical facilities such as, outpatient clinics, and a variety of acute care centers throughout Nevada, Arizona, and many surrounding areas.
MedSmart employees enjoy several significant benefits. Firstly, the wide range of positions and work settings available within our organization allows for greater flexibility in terms of scheduling and work location. Additionally, our employees have greater opportunities for career progression and personal growth compared to those in singular departmental roles at hospitals or solo positions in clinics. Furthermore, with a substantial workforce, we are able to fulfill nearly all vacation and holiday requests. For further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and speak with one of our representatives.
We have Patient Transport, Radiology Front Desk, and EEG Technologist positions that do not require a license. Ultrasound and Echocardiography Technologist positions require you to be registry eligible or registered. X-Ray, CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine positions require you to be licensed.
MedSmart primarily engages in long-term contracts with clients, which allows us to offer full-time positions to the technologists on our team. In fact, we have several client relationships that have lasted more than 15 years.
