CT X-Ray Technologist 7a-7p

Fountain Hills Medical Center; Fountain Hills (AZ); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fountain Hills Medical Center, a brand new diagnostic imaging facility in Fountain Hills, Arizona, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing disease and injury.

The role requires completing exams, protecting patients from radiation, maintaining equipment, and documenting procedures; certifications AZ State License, AART, BLS, ACLS are required; prior experience preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university may be required.
• AZ State License, AART, BLS, ACLS certifications preferred.
• Experience with radiographic, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Operates radiologic equipment and adjusts exposure factors for quality images.
• Performs diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and sonography procedures.
• Assists radiologists and maintains safety and quality control.
• Completes forms and records for radiology and lab duties.

Conhecimentos

Radiology

Nuclear Medicine

Ultrasound

Patient Care

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Fountain Hills Medical Center is a brand new Community Micro Hospital set to open in early 2021. This unique facility will have 8 ER beds and 5 in patient beds as well as a Primary Care Clinic on site.

Summary

Performs radiographic, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures, including nuclear medicine and sonography.
• Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
• Measures and mixes barium and contrast media.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed for both radiology and lab related duties.
• Assists in other duties as in registration of patients, lab draws, ekgs and splinting in the ED.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common medical regulations, reports, journals and documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the community.

Math Ability

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge, EMR, PACS

Certificates and Licenses

AZ State License, AART, BLS, ACLS

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit.