Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for performing radiologic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians and other licensed medical providers in diagnosing the disease and injuries of Oyate Health Center(OHC) patients. 

Essential Functions:

• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. 
• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of the specified area of the body requested by the physician. 
• Moves imaging equipment into specified positions, and determines exposure factors based on height, weight, the portion of the body involved, and the degree of penetration required.
• Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy. 
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff. 
• Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures. 
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control. 
• Prepares images for reading by radiologists or requesting physicians. 
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, and arranges for repairs as needed. 
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining the Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs required of the Radiology program. 
• Schedules appointment for patient examinations. 
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed. 
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining suppl;ies for the Radiology Department. 
• Maintain effective, collaborative interdepartmental and external relations. 
• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.
• Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner.
• Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations. 
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities. 
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Must be able to handle crisis and tolerate stress professionally.
• Must be self-directed and take proactive initiative to assist others.
• Possess the ability to resolve issues with other departments and coworkers without direct supervision. 
• Able to exercise flexibility to alter plans/routines when situations require and continue to perform without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and overnight or extended travel as necessary.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to community members, consumers and other employees of the organization.
• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
• Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations.
• Ability to promote an alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free lifestyle.
• Embrace modes of appearance and attire that reflect a professional presence.
• Adhere to GPTLHB policies and procedures. 

Education/Experience/Certificates/Credentials

• Graduate of an Accredited Program of Radiologic Technology and one (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist.
• Must have certification from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).

• Current BLS certification for health care providers.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check and a pre-employment drug screen.
• Preferred experience on multiple modalities of diagnostic imaging.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws. It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal. 

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks. 

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

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