Radiographic Technologist

Job Description

RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST

SITE OF SERVICE:

Twentynine Palms, CA

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

· Degree: Certificate

· Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

· Certification: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)

· Experience: One year of experience within the last two years

· Cardiac Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

· U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

· English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

· Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services.

CORE DUTIES:

· Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.

· Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology

· Department policies and procedures.

· Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.

· Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is

· required.

· Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.

· Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.

· As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.

· Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book.

· Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.

· Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

HOURS:

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday for an 8.5-hour shift (which includes an uncompensated 30-minute meal break) between the hours of 0600 to 1800.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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