PRN - Radiologic Technician I

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation; Peridot (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Carlos Apache Health Care (SCAHC) is seeking a PRN Radiologic Technician to perform radiographic procedures per orders, with emphasis on patient safety and comfort. The role requires two years of experience, ARRT certification, and the ability to work per diem shifts across the facility.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, image acquisition, quality checks, maintaining records, and participating in ongoing training to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience including clinical rotation.
• Completion of Radiology Technology program in an ARRT approved school; current registration with American Registry of Radiology Technologists.
• Certified Radiologic Technologist.
• Current BLS certification, ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs radiographic procedures as ordered by a healthcare provider.
• Takes images, evaluates technical quality and forwards to Radiologist for review.
• Positions patient and equipment for optimal results and safety.
• Maintains records to ensure regulatory compliance and participates in training.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient care

Training

Quality control

Education

Radiology Technology program

ARRT registration

Job description

• Job Category Radiologic Technician, Per Diem (PRN)
• Employee Type PRN
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

This position is PRN/On-Call or as needed:

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease or injuries

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Obtains patient history, performs radiographic procedure(s) as ordered by healthcare provider and observes patient during procedure(s)
• Takes images, evaluates for technical quality and forwards to Radiologist to review/evaluate results
• Assists patient to and from exam room/table; positions patient to ensure optimal results of procedure(s)
• Prepares patients for examination by explaining procedure(s); provides appropriate protective shielding
• Positions equipment for height and angle and sets measurements and controls for appropriate density, details and contrast
• Assists maintain records and files to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements and regulatory standards
• Conducts training and in-services on equipment and procedures for students by demonstrating and teaching proper use and operation of equipment, anatomy and x-ray physics
• Prepares solutions of contrast medium for patient and administers as ordered by healthcare provider
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment to provide for ongoing safe operations
• Performs and documents quality control activities, identifies and reports equipment for repair
• Maintains stock and inventory levels of supplies for procedures
• Actively participates in a variety of performance and quality improvement initiatives
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
• Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Two years of experience including clinical rotation
• Completion of Radiology Technology program in an ARRT approved school; current registration with American Registry of Radiology Technologists
• Certified Radiologic Technologist
• Current BLS certification, ACLS preferred

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe’s Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.