RADIOLOGIC TECH

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV, is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist in Ancillary Services to perform radiologic procedures and support diagnostic imaging with high-quality patient care.

The role requires ARRT registration in Radiography, Nevada radiography license, and AHA BLS certification. You will ensure ALARA safety, document procedures, and participate in image quality control.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in Radiography is required.
• State of Nevada Radiography license is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets patient histories and physician instructions.
• Assesses patient condition prior to contrast media or radiographic procedures.
• Explains and prepares patients for roentgenographic/fluoroscopic exams.
• Determines proper technique and exposure factors; exposes and develops film.
• Adheres to ALARA radiation safety and medical asepsis.
• Performs diagnostic radiograph procedures using ionizing radiation.
• Adminsisters contrast media and injections as required.
• Documents patient assessment/history related to procedures.
• Performs quality control on equipment and reports issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient care

ALARA safety

Tools

ARRT Radiography Certification

Nevada Radiography License

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

US:NV:Carson City | Ancillary Services | Part Time

Description

US:NV:Carson City X Ray

Part Time Day Shift

Summary

Performs radiologic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries and to evaluate the technical quality of radiographs. Provides procedural-related patient care and education. Maintains records and documentation for procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.
• State of Nevada license in Radiography.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Essential Functions

• Interprets patient’s histories and physician instructions
• Assesses patient’s condition prior to administering a contrast media or performing the radiographic procedure.
• Explains and prepares patients for roentgenographic and/or fluoroscopic examination.
• Determines proper technique and selects exposure factors, exposes and develops film.
• Practices radiation protection procedures according to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) for patients, self, and others. Practices medical and surgical aseptic techniques.
• Perform diagnostic radiograph procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce images on film.
• Administers oral contrast media and performs successful injection of contrast media.
• Documents patient assessment/history related to procedures.
• Performs and documents equipment quality control according to protocols: recognizes and reports malfunctions or variations to supervisor as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.