Job Description:
Limited Scope / Non‑Registered Radiology Technologist (PRN)
American Fork Hospital
Status: PRN
Pay: $20.67/hour
Launch Your Radiology Career with Purpose
American Fork Hospital is a modern, community‑focused hospital serving the rapidly growing Utah County area. Known for compassionate care, strong teamwork, and commitment to caregiver development, American Fork Hospital offers a supportive environment where caregivers can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact on patients and families every day.
We are seeking a Limited Scope / Non‑Registered Radiology Technologist who is actively progressing toward ARRT registration and eager to build hands‑on experience in a collaborative hospital setting. This role is designed as a temporary stepping stone with the expectation of advancement into a Registered Radiologic Technologist position as soon as eligibility requirements are met.
Important Role Expectations
- This position is temporary and intended to support caregivers as they complete clinical and registration requirements.
- The caregiver is expected to advance to a Radiology Technologist (Registered) position as soon as possible.
- Employees are not expected to remain in this role longer than six months after completion of clinical hours.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Radiologic Technologist, the Limited Scope / Non‑Registered Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures within their scope of practice. The caregiver contributes to safe, efficient, and high‑quality imaging services while continuing professional development toward full registration.
Essential Functions
- Practices strictly within the scope of state licensure and institutional guidelines
- Maintains ARRT or modality‑specific competency in all assigned clinical and technical functions
- Ensures accurate patient identification, order verification, and proper exam preparation
- Performs imaging exams according to department protocols and reviews images for quality, clarity, and diagnostic accuracy
- Adheres to radiation safety principles and maintains a safe working environment for patients and caregivers
- Completes imaging studies within acceptable time frames without compromising patient care or image quality
- Provides patient education, promotes comfort, and addresses patient questions or concerns with professionalism and empathy
- Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques
- Demonstrates understanding and operation of imaging equipment and related information systems
- Accurately documents patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions
- Follows established protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, quality control programs, and equipment issue reporting
Required Skills
- Anatomy knowledge
- Image evaluation and quality awareness
- Imaging equipment operation
- Contrast protocol familiarity
- Emergency response awareness
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Electronic imaging systems proficiency
- Effective task prioritization
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a JRCERT‑ or AMA‑approved Radiologic Technology program, with documented completion of required clinical and didactic training per state regulations
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
Why American Fork Hospital?
- Gain valuable hospital‑based imaging experience in a supportive learning environment
- Work alongside experienced, registered technologists who prioritize mentorship and development
- Serve a vibrant, family‑centered community in one of Utah’s fastest‑growing regions
- Build a strong foundation for advancement into a Registered Radiologic Technologist role
If you are motivated to grow your radiology career, value hands‑on learning, and are ready to take the next step toward registration, American Fork Hospital offers the experience and support to help you succeed.
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Intermountain Health American Fork HospitalWork City:
American ForkWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$20.67 - $30.78We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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