Radiologic Technologist

Area of Interest : Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing

FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.2

Department : Urgent Care - Altoona - DM

Shift : 2 weekends / mo. Sat / Sun 7 : 45a-4p

Job ID : 173395

Overview

UnityPoint Health

Rad Tech

Urgent Care Clinic

Altoona, IA

8 hours / week

Every other weekend - Saturday / Sunday 7 : 45AM-4PM

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few :

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Our busy Urgent Care Clinic in Altoona, IA is seeking a skilled and compassionate Radiologic Technologist to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This role involves performing diagnostic imaging exams while also assisting with general clinical tasks to support overall patient care.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform high-quality diagnostic X-rays in accordance with provider orders and safety protocols

Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures with attention to comfort and safety

Maintain accurate records and documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system

Ensure proper function, cleanliness, and safety of radiology equipment

Support urgent care clinical team with additional duties such as :

Taking vital signs

Rooming patients

Assisting with procedures or specimen collection as needed

Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, and radiation safety guidelines

Maintain radiologic technologist licensure and certifications

Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members to ensure seamless care

Qualifications

Current ARRT certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)

Iowa Permit to Practice Radiography (required)

Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)

Prior experience in urgent care, outpatient, or emergency setting preferred

Strong patient service and communication skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to assist in general clinical and administrative tasks when not performing X-rays