At Powell Valley Healthcare, providing quality healthcare to our community is our top priority. We are located in the heart of Powell, Wyoming; just 25 miles outside of Cody. We believe in creating positive and safe environments for both our patients and our staff. Being part of our organization means becoming a cornerstone in the patient experience and their care.

Here at PVHC, we offer a wide array of benefits in a way that allows you to choose options and build a package that works best for you. Some of the benefits we offer include: 

  • Health, dental and vision insurance 
  • Life insurance 
  • Long term disability coverage 
  • PTO – New employees accrue the equivalent of up to twenty days of PTO withing their first calendar year 
  • EIB (Extended Illness Bank) – Our version of accrued sick leave 
  • Nine paid holidays which includes two personal holidays 
  • Tuition Savings Plan 
  • Opportunities to cash out PTO for personal use, student loan payments, and in-house medical bills 
  • Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,000 per year 
  • Fun to be Fit program and Club Dauntless Membership Discount 
  • HRA – Flex spending accounts 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Current Opening: One full-time evening position (40 hours per week).

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Radiology, and in compliance with Federal, State regulations, and Powell Valley Healthcare (PVHC) policy and procedure, the Radiology Technologist uses independent thinking and in-depth technical skills to operate the CT and X-Ray equipment and perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients ordered by Physicians. This position performs work required for the operation of the department to include Federal and State regulations for safety and quality control, privacy and compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinate and perform Computed Tomography (CT), selecting safe level and proper equipment settings for patient habitus tolerance, and pain, constantly evaluating patient and equipment for best image and safety for best results. Perform imaging such as brain, thoracic, abdomen, pelvis, bone and joint, vascular, pulmonary embolus, (entire body) biopsy, guidance, etc. Start IV’s, infuse contrast, monitor patient, etc. Negotiate PACS transfer and storage. Comfort patient and monitors vitals.
  • Coordinate and perform General Xray, selecting safe level and proper equipment settings for patient habitus tolerance, and pain, constantly evaluating patient and equipment for best image and safety for best results. Perform Chest, Pelvis, Upper/Lower Extremity radiographs etc. Monitor patient and keep patient comfortable while performing exam. Negotiate PACS transfer and storage.
  • Coordinate and perform Fluoroscopy, selecting safe level and proper equipment settings for patient habitus tolerance, and pain, constantly evaluating patient and equipment for best image and safety for best results. Perform Esophagram, Upper GI, Arthrogram procedures etc. Monitor patient and keep patient comfortable while performing exam. Negotiate PACS transfer and storage.
  • Coordinate and perform Dexa Scans, selecting safe level and proper equipment settings for patient habitus tolerance, and pain, constantly evaluating patient and equipment for best image and safety for best results. Perform Spine, Hip, Forearm scans etc. Monitor patient and keep patient comfortable while performing exam. Negotiate PACS transfer and storage.
  • Coordinate patient arrival, greet patients, make sure their order is correct for the chief complaint, evaluate patient for safety, ability to tolerate exam, contraindications, informed consents, patient education.
  • This position will assure that the examine room is properly cleaned and prepared for the procedure.
  • Input patient data into HIS/RIS. Input charges for procedres performed. Gathers data as needed.
  • Participates in maintaining department files, coordinating and scheduling patients and maintaining department inventory.
  • Performs daily technical instrument calibration procedures on all instruments to maintain compliance with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and State regulations – Wyoming Radiologic Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Maintaining records according to established Federal, State and Hospital guidelines (NRC), (FDA), (OSHA), (Wyoming Radiologic Safety).
  • Interacts and is cooperative with patients, Radiologists, Physicians and hospital staff to ensure a positive environment.
  • Follows radiation safety procedures as designated by Federal and State guidelines to ensure minimal exposure of technologist, patient and care of the equipment.
  • Completes follow up on the images as necessary.
  • Be available to take call after hours, during holidays and weekends.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Associate of Science degree or 2-year degree program
  • American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in good standing  
  • 2 to 4 years experience in medical imaging
  • Computer and software experience
  • Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Think independently for selecting appropriate factors that will provide the best image and safety
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Operate imaging equipment properly in order to minimize equipment breakdowns
  • Work independently
  • Maintain confidential information
  • Good customer service skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Regularly lifting or move objects weighing 10 to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • Reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, stooping, bending, crouching, walking, standing and working with equipment.
  • Subject to inside and possibly outside weather conditions.
  • The employee is also subject to exposure to blood and body fluids, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, exposure to burns and radiant energy, exposure to explosives, exposure to toxic chemicals and biological agents.
  • Work is performed in a very noisy environment.
  • Posted on: April 21, 2025
  • Categories: Radiology