Radiologic Technologist - Dulce, NM

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist


Specialty: Radiology / Laboratory (Phlebotomy)


Place of Work (City/State): Dulce, NM


Site: Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU)


Exact Location: 500 North Mundo Road, Dulce, NM 87528


Duration: 1 Year + 4 Option Years


Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8-hour shift with 30-minute unpaid lunch); schedule may be adjusted based on JSU needs


How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: ~20 shifts/month (40 hours/week, 5 days/week)


License: Current, valid, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Territory; must also be licensed to perform general radiographic procedures in the State of New Mexico


Certifications:

• Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or equivalent
• BLS
• ACLS

Education: Degree or diploma from an accredited school of Radiology Technology


Experience Needed: Minimum 2 years of experience with basic X-ray or trauma work


Special Skills Needed:

• Digital radiography and bone density scanning
• Patient positioning for a wide range of radiographic examinations
• Radiation protection standards and techniques
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and basic physics as applied to radiography
• Pediatric radiography
• Phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary specimen collection)
• RPMS (Resource and Patient Management System) data entry and management
• Mathematical, verbal, and computer skills
• Cultural competency with Native American patient populations
• Strong customer relations and communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities:

• Perform digital radiological examinations and bone density scans per physician request
• Position patients correctly; use immobilization and shielding devices as needed
• Determine and set correct technical exposure factors (kVp, mAs, time, distance)
• Ensure radiographs are reviewed and interpreted by a certified radiologist; deliver reports to providers in a timely manner
• Protect patients and staff from radiation using proper exposure techniques, filters, screens, and beam restriction devices
• Identify, report, and coordinate repair of malfunctioning equipment
• Perform clerical duties: record exposures in RPMS, compile daily reports, label films, and provide disk copies as needed
• Order and maintain radiology supplies
• Assist with phlebotomy: venipuncture and capillary blood specimen collection
• Input test requests into the RPMS computer system
• Initiate and complete specimen acquisition
• Answer phones, fax, and process orders
• Assist with CPR/first aid as needed within the department
• Train non-radiology technicians in performing X-rays
• Review and implement new developments in the radiology field
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, IHS Standards of Conduct, and all JSU policies
• Complete all required mandatory training (see Misc below)