X-Ray Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging Expert

Indian Health Service; Cochiti (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in New Mexico seeks an X-Ray Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic examinations with fixed and portable equipment. You will position patients, adjust technical factors, and ensure high-quality images while safeguarding patients from radiation.

You will also operate and maintain equipment, contribute to infection control, and help with quality assurance activities. On-call and rotating shifts may be required in this federal position.

Qualifications

• Credentialing as a radiologic technologist per standards.
• Completion of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Current certification/registration as a radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex diagnostic radiographic examinations using fixed and portable imaging equipment.
• Position patients and adjust technical factors to obtain high-quality images.
• Provide patient care and ensure radiation safety during exams.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain radiographic equipment while reporting malfunctions.
• Maintain radiology records and participate in QA, infection control, and operations activities.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient care

Radiation safety

Equipment maintenance

Quality assurance

Infection control

Education

Accredited radiologic technology program

Current radiographer certification/registration

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

The Indian Health Service in New Mexico seeks an X-Ray Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic examinations with fixed and portable equipment. You will position patients, adjust technical factors, and ensure high-quality images while safeguarding patients from radiation.

You will also operate and maintain equipment, contribute to infection control, and help with quality assurance activities. On-call and rotating shifts may be required in this federal position.