Grundy County Memorial Hospital

PRN; As-Needed

A Diagnostic Radiographer is responsible for performing a variety of technical procedures on patients of all ages which requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis and for assuming responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Here’s your opportunity to join a high performing team. Grundy County Memorial Hospital is a consistent top performer in patient experience, recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, and is accredited for meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care. Come see why our employees have placed us among one of Iowa’s Top 150 Workplaces for the past eight years, a Cedar Valley Employer of Choice, a National Health Care Industry Top Workplace in 2023, and a 2024 National Top Workplace by the USA Today!

As an affiliate of UnityPoint Health, GCMH offers competitive pay and benefits, including the new Total Rewards program!

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. 

• Support the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
• Must prepare radiograph equipment, position patients correctly and accurately capture the requested diagnostic images.
• Accurately places exams in appropriate computer systems for proper completion and reporting.
• Radiologic technologists must protect the patient’s safety during the X-ray procedure following ALARA and department radiation safety procedures.
• All exams are properly identified with correct patient information, markers and technologist initials.
• Ensures department equipment is clean, orderly and ready for use. Any abnormalities, errors or malfunctions are reported to the manager.
• Completes exams in a timely fashion.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Must be able to closely follow physician instructions and orders.
• Adheres to radiology quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, and performs required calibration and/or maintenance of radiologic equipment.
• Follows department policies and procedures for exam performance/technique.
• Rotates shifts, call and holiday hours as required by the department.
• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
• Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Performs secretarial duties as necessary.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position, however, it in no way implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in a Radiologic Technology preferred. Certificate from an Education Program Accredited by the JRCERT required.
• Certified and holds current registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Holds current Permit to Practice radiology in the state of Iowa.
• Previous Radiologic and Computed Tomography Experience Required
• Competency in computers, windows environment.
• Interpersonal, and collaborative skills necessary.
• Embraces change and able to handle multiple demands at one time.
• Ability to cope with physical and emotional demands in a constantly changing environment.
• BCLS Required
• IV Certification Preferred
• Knowledge of radiographic procedures and departmental policies/procedures.