Radiology Technologist

MedCadre Inc; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre in Lafayette, CO seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures per physician specs, transfer patients, and assist with x-ray examinations. The role requires meticulous attention to image quality and patient safety.

You will supervise and evaluate student radiographers, follow ALARA, maintain equipment, and communicate clearly with radiologists and staff. ARRT registrant and BLS are required; CT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective communication within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office Suite; able to learn role-specific applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures.
• Operate X-Ray Imaging equipment safely and correctly.
• Position, immobilize and educate patients for X-Ray procedures.
• Coordinate examinations to ensure timeliness, quality and continuity of care.
• Submit images and clinical information to Radiologist for interpretation.
• Evaluate image quality and maintain sterile technique.
• Communicate clearly with patients, coworkers, Radiologists and leadership.
• Maintain and manage department supplies and radiation safety practices.
• Supervise and evaluate Student Radiographers in clinical setting.

Skills

RadioGraphic Procedures

Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures

X-Ray Imaging

X-Ray Procedures

Radiation Safety Measures (ALARA)

Patient Transfer

Sterile Technique

Infection Prevention Policies

Image Quality

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Job description

Job Summary

In this position, the Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physicains specifications that includes, but is not limited to, transferring patients for examinations, ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, and assisting with the xray examiantion process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnostic X-Ray Procedures.
• Responsible for appropriate operation of all X-Ray Imaging and related equipment.
• Appropriately educates, positions, immobilizes and performs X-Ray procedures.
• Coordinates X-Ray examination to ensure timeliness, quality and continuity of patient care.
• Understands and follows provider Imaging orders correctly.
• Submits required images and related clinical information to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Appropriately evaluates image quality.
• Open, accurate, and responsive communication to patients, coworkers, Radiologists and leadership.
• Appropriately utilizes, charges and maintains department supplies.
• Practices sterile technique and follows infection prevention policies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
• Safely performs X-Ray procedures including patient transfer.
• Prepares and administers contrast according to Radiologist protocol.
• Follows Radiation Safety Measures (ALARA) to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Supervises and evaluates Student Radiographers in the clinical setting.

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• Experience in understanding and usage of computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

N/A --Radiation Badge Requirement:

• A personal radiation monitoring badge (dosimeter) is required for this assignment.
• To maintain an accurate and continuous exposure record, providers are encouraged to use an existing badge from a previous employer or assignment when available.
• If a new badge is issued, prior exposure history will not be reflected.

null Required Skills ['RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES', 'DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY PROCEDURES', 'X-RAY IMAGING', 'X-RAY PROCEDURES', 'RADIATION SAFETY MEASURES (ALARA)']

Additional Skills ['PATIENT TRANSFER', 'STERILE TECHNIQUE', 'INFECTION PREVENTION POLICIES', 'IMAGE QUALITY', 'MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE', 'COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY AND DIPLOMATICALLY WITHIN A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TEAM', 'ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS', 'CONTRAST ADMINISTRATION', 'ATTENTION TO DETAIL', 'HANDLING MULTIPLE TASKS/PROJECTS AND MEETING DEADLINES']

Education Requirement

Required Education: N/A

Preferred Education: N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure

Registration with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

CT certified.

BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure: N/A

null Certifications & Licenses ['Registration with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)', 'BLS - American Heart Association']

Languages

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Schedule Notes

• o Shift: Fri-Sun 0630-1900 with rotating call and holidays
• o Experience: 1 years of experience
• o Certification: ARRT (R) Required
• o BLS (AHA) Required
• o Radiation Badge required provided by supplier preferred
• Reason: Vacancy