Radiology Tech - Per Diem

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville, NV

60d

About The Position

IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis. POSITION SUMMARY: At the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, independently perform diagnostic x-ray exams with minimal supervision. Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.

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.
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 reasonable 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.
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 tl1e patient for maximum diagnostic yield.