Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Indian Health Service; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking an X-Ray Technologist to provide diagnostic radiologic services that support physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. You will perform routine to complex radiographic exams with fixed and portable equipment, position patients, and adjust technical factors to obtain high-quality images.

You will ensure radiation safety, explain procedures, monitor patient condition, and maintain radiology records.

Qualifications

• Experience performing diagnostic radiographic examinations using fixed and portable equipment.
• Ability to position patients and adjust factors to obtain quality images.
• Explain procedures and monitor patient condition to ensure safety during exams.
• Operate and maintain radiographic equipment and report malfunctions.
• Maintain radiology records and participate in QA and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to complex diagnostic radiographic examinations using fixed and portable imaging equipment.
• Positions patients and selects or adjusts technical factors to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Provides patient care and ensures radiation safety by explaining procedures, screening patients, and monitoring patient condition during exams.
• Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains radiographic equipment while identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate radiology records and participates in infection control, quality assurance, and radiology operations activities.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

Equipment troubleshooting

Record keeping

Education

Radiologic technology certification

Accredited radiologic technology program

Tools

Fixed and portable radiographic equipment

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking an X-Ray Technologist to provide diagnostic radiologic services that support physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. You will perform routine to complex radiographic exams with fixed and portable equipment, position patients, and adjust technical factors to obtain high-quality images.

You will ensure radiation safety, explain procedures, monitor patient condition, and maintain radiology records.