Radiology Tech - Full Time
About The Position
At the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, independently perform diagnostic x-ray exams with minimal supervision. Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards. Understands and is able to utilize all x-ray rooms in main department. Understands and is able to utilize operating room and x-ray equipment. Understands and is able to utilize x-ray portables in the main hospital.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- NV State radiology license required.
- Current ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R). (Must obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.
Responsibilities
- Competently operate x-ray, fluoro, portable x-ray and c-arm equipment while performing all routine exams in a safe and optimal manner.
- Process films and review for overall quality.
- Perform required warm-ups and equipment QC.
- Report all malfunctions to Imaging Services Manager, and service provider.
- Transfer patient to imaging table, explain procedure and position patient according to protocol.
- Select optimal radiographic technique and obtain established routine views.
- Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
- Reads requisition and physician's referral sheet to assure correct exam is performed.
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
- Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam.
- Checks patient chart, if available, to make sure correct exam is ordered.
- Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by film taken.
- Refers to exam guidelines for necessary views.
- Reads exam requests to determine area of interest.
- Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
Benefits
- Hometown Health Medical
- EyeMed Vision
- Guardian Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vanguard 401(k) with match
- Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees)
- Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability)
- Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Nevada 529 College Fund
- Unum Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout
- Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder & HRSA Loan Repayment Program (for qualifying positions)
- Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+
- Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
