Radiology Technologist (Per Diem) - Congress - Radiology

Schedule: as needed
Salary: $25.72 - $35.37 depending on qualifications


JOB PURPOSE: Performs Digital Radiographic procedures that demonstrate high quality images on all patient types. Performs the requested Radiographic exams on the correct patient and selects the proper technical settings for each individual patient.
The primary goal of the El Rio Health Radiology Technologist is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.
Essential Job Functions:
• Performs radiographic procedures as per written Providers’ orders.
• Utilizes proper patient shielding at all times without exception.
• Reviews completed images for diagnostic accuracy.
• Identifies needed adjustments for repeated images to ensure a quality diagnostic image.
• Provides a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately address or inform management of safety issues or potential hazards; adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participate in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
• Ensures the correct patient is examined by using three patient identifiers including name, date of birth and reason for visit.
• Enters correct patient information into various computer programs to aid identification of the patient’s exam.
• Rotates through other El Rio clinic sites to maintain familiarity with different x-ray units.
• Maintains a clean, neat professional work environment.
• Maintains exceptional level of customer service; address and resolve complaints; serve as an example by providing excellent service to internal and external customers, employees and patients. Demonstrate and model El Rio Behavioral Standards in all interactions with patients, co-workers, and visitors.
• Demonstrates service excellence with AIDET principles consistently applied with all patients, community members, co-workers and colleagues.
Minimum Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Graduate from Accredited School of X-Ray Technology.
• Currently registered with the State of Arizona with the Medical Radiologic Board of Examiners.
• One (1) year experience in a radiology department in a hospital or clinic setting.

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) Certificate.
• Employees in this position may be required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:
• Associate’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• Three years (3) prior hospital experience in a radiology department in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Bilingual, with the ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.


El Rio Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.


El Rio Health requires all employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. If the prospective employee does not possess this prior to hire, fingerprint application must be completed within 7 days post hire. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after applying for the fingerprint card.


All employees are strongly recommended to obtain COVID 19 and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public he