Radiology Technologist/CT

Indian Health Service • Ganado, AZ

405d

About The Position

The position involves assisting with radiology functions in a patient care facility, including the planning and development of department policies and procedures. The role requires ensuring compliance with all applicable tribal, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations. The candidate will operate all fixed and portable radiographic systems and perform duties vital to Diagnostic Radiology and CT services for Outpatient, Inpatient, and Emergency Departments. Responsibilities include ensuring all patient orders, lab work, and consent forms are complete in a timely manner, assessing patient conditions, and ensuring patient safety through proper use of table straps and other support devices. The candidate will also coordinate exams with other modalities, maintain accurate documentation, and assist with quality and safety programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or certification preferred in X-ray and CT.
• Two (2) years progressive work experience in Radiology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography and Computed Tomography.
• Arizona Department of Health Services license as a Certified Radiologic Technologist and Computerized Tomography Technologist.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with radiology functions of a patient care facility, including planning and development of department policy and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tribal, state, federal laws, policies, and regulations.
• Operate all fixed and portable radiographic systems.
• Perform duties vital to Diagnostic Radiology and CT services for Outpatient, Inpatient, and Emergency Departments.
• Ensure all patient orders, lab work, and consent forms are complete in a timely manner.
• Identify and review each patient's requisition for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis.
• Assess patient condition and ensure patient safety through proper use of table straps and other support devices.
• Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and ensure proper film identification on all images.
• Coordinate exams with other modalities to ensure efficient processing of patients.
• Ensure accurate documentation on patients' charts.
• Maintain accurate daily patient log documentation.
• Initiate applicable incident reports in the Meditech Expanse system by end of shift.
• Transport patients to other departments as needed.
• Respond to on-call services in a timely manner.
• Prevent excessive radiation doses to patients and staff by utilizing A.L.A.R.A.
• Assist with quality and safety programs and ensure compliance with hospital accreditation requirements.
• Participate in development and review program goals and objectives for the Medical Imaging department.
• Assist with reviews on the Radiology's Quality Assurance program.
• Maintain cooperative communication with other departments.
• Communicate with Patient Accounting to assure timely billing.
• Assist with inventory control and maintain equipment assigned to the department.
• Maintain accurate record on equipment preventive maintenance and quality control.

Benefits

• Affordable Health Insurance
• 403B Pension Plan
• Traditional Healing Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• PTO & Paid Holiday with (2) Floating Holidays
• Wellness Center Membership
• Child Care Services
• Onsite Housing for eligible positions
• Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees