X-Ray Tech

Radiologic Technologist

Creating life better here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

Radiologic Technologists are entrusted to use their education in the art of radiologic imaging of the human body, with the intent of providing excellent diagnostic images for the treatment of injury and disease.

Required behaviors:

• As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required qualifications:

• Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Registered
• NM State Certification for Radiologic Technology
• Physical demands: lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Maintains current BLS certification

Duties and responsibilities:

• Performs basic Radiologic procedures at a professional and technical level not requiring constant supervision and utilizing industry standards.
• Understand the basic reporting system for position.
• Provide knowledgeable coverage for the O.R., ICU, and E.D. departments as needed.
• Understand the usage of the D.R. system, transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system.
• Understand the ordering system through the R.I.S. (Radiology Information System) and E.M.R. system
• Understand triaging radiology exams and contacting radiologist for procedures
• Understand use of afterhours teleradiology system
• Maintain, clean, and re-stock each radiologic exam room when procedure is completed.
• Transportation of patients as needed.
• Adheres to SJRMC radiology dress code.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital matters (i.e., HIPAA)
• Practices good communication skills.
• Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.
• Attends meetings, workshops and conventions to increase clinical skills.
• Provide professional communication with staff and patients.
• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
• Other duties as assigned

Physical demands and environmental work conditions:

• Exposure to radiation hazards through radiology procedures
• Exposure to body fluids through direct contact, IV procedures, infection, and/or contagious diseases
• Prolonged standing.
• Must be physically able to lift move, push, or pull patients.
• Provide multiple and directional guidance during procedures to patients with care and compassion.
• Interaction with potential verbally abusive patients