X-ray Medical Imaging Technologist

Full-time

Sheridan, WY

501-1,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

Credentialed x-ray technologist, able to perform all diagnostic procedures and has a solid understanding of all equipment. Maintain QI projects and sufficient operation of the department. The position requires some on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients including proper shielding.
• Insures the department is in compliance with all state and JCAHO standards.
• Insures the department is properly stocked and maintained in a clean and organized manner.
• Responsible for safe handling of equipment and cassettes.
• Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions for patients and updates protocols periodically.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician/nurse contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Understands special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, myelograms, GI procedures and OR procedures in surgery.
• Operates portable or fixed x-ray equipment and makes radiographs for a variety of examinations.
• Manages x-ray cassettes and/or digital images by sending them to the PACS system.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic techniques.
• Assists in maintaining basic records and reports.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel insuring proficiency of technologists performing exams.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
• Knowledgeable of fire and safety regulations.
• Has knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of the other departments.
• Compiles and maintains quality assurance projects for the department.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.

Requirements

• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, required.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required.
• Current State of Wyoming Radiologic Technologist license, required.
• BLS certification, required.
• Capable of performing Diagnostic Radiology call.
• Capable of performing all Diagnostic Radiology procedures.
• One year of experience under a Board Certified Radiologist.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Willing to learn an additional modality.

Benefits

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.