Radiology Technologist – ARRT

Meritas Health is hiring a Radiology Technologist - ARRT to join our Occupational Medicine team in our Independence location.  If you’re looking for a great opportunity to serve our community and be part of a growing organization, join our Meritas team!

Here at Meritas our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch.  Whether you are serving patients at a primary care practice, specialty practice, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.  Joining Meritas means you are joining a family that is committed to serving our community and giving patients better quality of life. 

Reasons to Join Meritas:

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Employer match retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

Job Description:

Under the direction of leadership, the Radiology Technician performs and assists with all duties related to diagnostic radiology procedures, drug and alcohol testing, specimen collection, and clinic support.

Job Duties:

• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, calibrates equipment using approved procedures, and monitors quality control measures.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established procedures and complying with all regulatory requirements. Takes preventive steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Closely follows physician instructions and positions patient properly to obtain diagnostic imaging studies. Sets equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged, minimizing the need for repeat imaging.
• Competently performs drug and alcohol testing, specimen collection, and clinical support.
• Prepares patients for physical examinations, taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines, injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing, and respirator fit testing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certified Radiology Technician with diploma from accredited school
• Minimum one year experience performing radiographic procedures
• Current BLS certification from AHA
• Phlebotomy skills and specimen collection experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal & written communication skills
• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls
• Verifies equipment function
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment
• Closely follows physician instruction

More Possibilities:

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at Meritas, we believe that together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our Meritas family, where your voice counts.

Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Meritas Health is a drug free workplace and conducts post-offer/pre-employment drug screens and background screens