RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: General X-ray - SRMC FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Rotating Position Summary: Perform radiographic procedures for Diagnostic Radiology, apply principles of radiation protection. The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasks. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes * PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk * PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner * PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" * PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists * PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures * OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor * X-RAY - Follow prescribed techniques to administer general and specific x-rays; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors, position and immobilize patients as necessary, use appropriate lead shielding * FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area * IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols * SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA * PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary * SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning * PROCEDURES - Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures including portables and the OR; operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices * QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality * CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents * QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required Qualifications Education: Essential: * Program Graduate Education specialization: Essential: * Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program Experience: Essential: No minimum experience required Nonessential: Bilingual English/Spanish Credentials: Essential: * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days * NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT) * ARRT or obtain within 30 days of hire Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE * May be required or is required to perform on-call duties * Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Department: Clinical Care