RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Hourly Range: $26.13/hour - $32.14/hour Review cases with the Radiologist when appropriate. Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and performs pregnancy testing if applicable. Responsible in reviewing radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Take steps to acquire additional information, if needed, from the patient, the ordering provider and/or Radiologist. Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness. Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment. Participates in departmental Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs and technique development programs. Ensure patient, visitor and environmental safety. A. and adhering to department policies. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss in the RL.Schedule patients for routine Radiology, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography (CT), MRI and Mammography examinations. Request, register, modify and edit case study data utilizing the Resource & Patient Management System (RPMS) software. Participates in departmental Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs and technique development programs. Participates in Performance Improvement activities, keeps abreast of the latest and current technical literature and maintains accreditation through continuing education. Attends/participates in all mandatory training. Assists in the orientation, training and documentation of the progress of radiologic technologists, contractors and/or students as assigned. No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as defined in the education qualifications listed below. Certificate of completion by an accredited radiology-training program and/or the U.Military Tri-Service Radiography Program. Certified and Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must maintain ARRT credentials. Active, unrestricted Radiologic Technologist Certification by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and must maintain certification. NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference.