Radiologic Technologist - $8,000 Sign on, relocation eligible

Responsibilities

• Independently performs radiographic examinations.
• Trains and critiques the work of another technologist, provides assistance when procedures require it.
• Produces ionizing radiation within a safe permissible range as to achieve quality images.
• Provides proper patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards related to radiographic examination.
• Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during examinations and procedures.
• Aids physicians and radiologists in administering opaque media for all contrast prescribed radiographic examinations.
• Maintains vital signs and notifies radiologists of any significant changes.
• Aids in performing emergency first aid if required and delegates areas of authority in the performance of routine and special procedures, involving various tomographic examinations.
• Schedules patients for examination, evaluates request for critical and/or emergency procedures and changes the schedule to accommodate patients of a higher priority.
• Receives patients, explores methods or procedures, positions patients and makes the exposures necessary for requested examinations.
• Explains procedures to the patient, positions and transfers patients to table for examination.
• Independently performs standardized examinations, determines the appropriate thickness for technique, and recognizes standard targeting techniques necessary to complete the examination.
• Confers with the Radiologist in order to establish the requirements of non-standardized examinations, appropriate targeting techniques, and/or other deviations required performing a complete examination.
• Maintains required daily logs of all patients, examinations performed, images taken, etc., as well as general office work entering exams into the RIS, completion of paperwork, sending images to the PACS and/or Teleradiology providers.
• Radiologic technologist can be responsible for quality control activities which include making minor adjustments to equipment.
• Performs daily-required calibration tests and recording appropriate equipment errors in the log.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions, contacts appropriate Service Engineer, describes problem and communicates the engineer's response to supervisor and other technologists.
• After repair of equipment, incumbent verifies that the Service Engineer has performed post repair quality control tests, which indicate that the equipment is operating in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and standards.
• Assists the Branch of Radiology in developing, establishing, and monitoring techniques and procedures fundamental to instituting and maintaining a Radiographic Quality Control program through, (1) Printer monitoring and control, (2) Monitoring equipment performance, and (3) monitoring accessory equipment (ie. PACS Cube, Vitrea 3D workstation).
• The incumbent is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and updating a policy and procedure manual for this specialized area of the Branch of Radiology Services.
• P Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination in various examinations.
• Maintains patient records, x-ray file folders, check out files, quality assurance records, current operating policy manuals and other materials as necessary to insure adequate patient treatment and referral as necessary.
• Keeps repair and maintenance records of the unit.
• Procures stores and routes supplies for room preparation, recommends the procurement and necessity for maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• May be required to 'take call' as part of the regular call/standby rotation.
• Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role prior to duties as assigned or where it is appropriate to place.
• Ensures proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering face piece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.
• Completes all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discards of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have successfully completed radiology training from an AMA approved school of Radiology.
• Experience: Must have successfully completed training in the radiology field and have at least 3 years’ experience. Must have expertise to operate teleradiology and fax equipment.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a current valid Arizona State License in Radiology (R), ARRT Certification in Radiology ARRT (R). Must have and maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.