Radiology (X-Ray) Technologist (1099)

Job Description

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Radiology (X-Ray) Technologist (1099)

Pay rate: $65.49  per hour (1099)

Facility Name : Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Address: 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134

Duration: Long Term

Openings: 01

Onsite Flexibility : 0% Remote

Radiology (X-Ray) Technologist (1099)

Description:

Core Duties for Radiologic (X-Ray) Technologist

Incumbent performs a variety of routine and moderately complex diagnostic radiographic procedures including but

not limited to temporomandibular joint studies (TMJ), and special localization films of foreign bodies of the eye,

hand and foot. Takes all required eye films, for the purpose of locating foreign bodies such as glass, shrapnel, etc.

Responsible for properly arriving, printing radiology worksheet, departing the patient electronic medical record and

transfer of the scan to the medical Picture Archival Communication Systems (PACS) for review by the radiologist and

responsible for the Quality Control Assessment and approval prior to release of the patient and transfer of the scan.

Reports needed repairs to government supervisor in order to maintain equipment in proper working condition.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications: Radiologic (X-Ray) Technologist

Knowledge of moderately complex radiographic procedure of the eye, skull, hand, foot, and facial features sufficient

to perform such procedures.

Knowledge of radiographic equipment, to ascertain if malfunction or safety hazard is present and to ensure proper

maintenance performed.

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology such as the structure, location, and function of major organs and the skeletal

system in order to locate areas of

study by using anatomical landmarks, to identify organs appearing on the film in order to determine the

acceptability of the radiograph for diagnostic use,

and to determine if standard positioning techniques might cause further pain or injury to patients.

Knowledge of radiation protection agency standards including radiation sensitive areas of the body and all

protective devices and methods appropriate to the equipment and procedures used, in order to assure that

adequate safeguards are maintained for patients and self and to reassure patients who may be unfamiliar X-ray

safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications for Radiographic Technologist

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) in the specialty identified in the TO.

Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a radiologic technologist or in the radiologic

technologist specialty area identified in the TO.

Work Schedule : Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0700 -1530, 1500-2330 and 2300-

0730. The HCWs shall be scheduled for an 8.5-hour shift which includes an uncompensated 30-minute meal break. The

incumbent may be required to work on any day or shift, including PMs, nights, weekends, or holidays, necessary to meet

mission requirements. In no instance will each HCW be required to provide services no more than 80 hours each per 2-week

period.