Senior Radiology Technologist

Senior Radiology Technologist

At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists. Today we are one of Arizona's largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.

As a Senior Rad Tech with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Provides coverage at other clinics within the region for callouts and other planned paid time off.
• Act as the primary trainer for all new hires, mentor and train all Radiology Technologists on any process improvement measures, and update company policy and procedures.
• Ensures equipment is in working order, maintains radiology supplies and reports any malfunctions.
• Explains all procedures to patients including answering any questions presented.
• Completes X-Ray orders in system, protects patients from unnecessary exposure to radiation by utilizing shielding equipment.
• Documents patient care services in chart Importing of outside imaging to office PACS.
• Production of CDs of office images for patients and providers.
• Scanning of documents into EMR.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Check in of outside imaging.
• Maintains accurate QC logs and service records, maintains and monitors dosimetry badges, etc. as required by state and federal regulations.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of radiology equipment.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology.
• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of approved American College of Radiology Technologist Program.
• Certificate of Medical Imaging Modality by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Arizona State license Medical Radiologic Technologist Board of Examiners (MRTBE).
• Maintain CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 – 2 years Radiology, preferably in a busy orthopedic practice or hospital.