Radiology Technologist/ CT XRAY Tech PRN Days

ScionHealth; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images while upholding ALARA principles for patient and staff safety.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, selecting protocols, documenting contrast administration, and post-processing images. The role requires ARRT registration and a willingness to adhere to state regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiography program.
• ARRT registration required.
• Current BLS certification.
• State licensure as required by state of employment.
• One year of diagnostic imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and analyzes data for diagnosis.
• Prepare, administer and document contrast medications and radiation exposure.
• Maintain ALARA principles to minimize exposure and ensure patient safety.
• Assist in patient education and procedure preparation.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure proper patient identification and documentation.
• Postprocess images and ensure archival storage of exam data.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow infection control policies.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Accredited radiography program

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy.

Essential Functions

• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies.
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures.
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety.
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding.
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes.
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Postprocess images and data.
• Verify archival storage of exam data.
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely.
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital.
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
• Provide optimal patient care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography.

Licenses/Certification

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Experience

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.