Pioneer Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, essentially the county hospital for Sweet Grass County, Montana: Population 4200. We are in a beautiful valley along the Yellowstone River, between three mountain ranges, just north of Yellowstone National Park. We serve our neighbors (ranchers, skilled trades people and active retirees) and the many tourists who come here on their way to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, or to fish the Yellowstone, hike, bike, hunt or just get away from overcrowded places. Big Timber is a vibrant and welcoming small town, an hour from Bozeman and Billings. Our schools are highly rated, with high community support.
Pioneer Medical Center has an immediate opening for a PRN (weekend) licensed Radiology Tech to join our hospital & clinics’ patient care team.
PURPOSE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Under the general supervision of the Radiology Manager, the individual performs all diagnostic imaging ordered by providers such as basic x-ray and computed tomography (CT) according to departmental policies and procedures. Individual also performs EKG’s and places cardiac monitors. Candidate needs to be capable of performing routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting equipment, as well as make valued judgment decisions related to validity of orders.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Basic knowledge of medical science commensurate with technical level of radiology (i.e., physics and anatomy for radiology and radiology procedure, etc.).
Medical terminology and use of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations on an ongoing basis.
Common policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
Compliance Program
Code of Conduct
Regulatory standards (i.e., State Survey, OSHA)
HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
Patient’s/resident’s rights
Patient safety standards
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF
Common policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
Compliance Program
Code of Conduct
Regulatory standards (i.e., State Survey, OSHA)
HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
Patient’s/resident’s rights
Patient safety standards
SKILL IN
ABILITY TO
COMPLEXITY & DIFFICULTY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Technologist needs to have completed an accredited education program related to radiology and be licensed and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Montana licensed.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
Minimum of 1 year of CT experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to work varying shifts, primarily weekends as needed. Be able to complete all responsibilities in a timely fashion in the midst of other work responsibilities.
Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category I:
Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category II:
Tasks that may involve occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but are not a part of the routine job description. Appropriate protective measures are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.
Look through our website, www.pmcmt.org, the Facebook groups “Big Timber Community” and “Big Timber Buzz” or call Human Resources at 406.932.4603 for more information about the area and this role.
Pioneer Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.’
Job Type: PRN
