Diagnostic Radiology Technician

KurzSolutions • Mescalero, NM

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technician shall provide diagnostic imaging radiologic services in Radiography, in a competent and professional manner assigned by the Supervisor of Medical Imaging Services. Provide emergency coverage when short-staffed as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may encompass Out-Patient, In-Patient, Urgent Care, and Emergency Room departments. Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as Radiologic examinations. Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies. Maintaining and operating imaging equipment. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions. Prepares patients for radiological procedures by positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Perform imaging examinations that will be responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree from a diagnostic radiologic technology program.
• Minimum of two years of current work experience.
• Familiarity with all radiographic diagnostic fluoroscopy, surgery procedures, portable (including C-Arm), and routine general diagnostic exams.
• Certification by the ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic imaging radiologic services in Radiography.
• Provide emergency coverage when short-staffed.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as Radiologic examinations.
• Operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs for diagnosing patient illnesses.
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory.
• Maintain and operate imaging equipment.
• Prepare patients for radiological procedures by positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment, and adjusting equipment controls.
• Perform imaging examinations, ensuring accurate patient positioning and quality diagnostic images.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree