Student Radiology Technician - Per Diem

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, independently performs 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. 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.

Requirements

Actively enrolled student of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
NV State student radiology license.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Performs all routine exams in a safe and optimal manner.
Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (as low as reasonable achievable) standards.
Competent to utilize all x-ray rooms in main department.
Process images and review for overall quality.
Perform required warm-ups and equipment quality control.
Report all malfunctions to Imaging Services Manager and service provider.
Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.
Verifies correct patient using 2 forms of ID.
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 the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.