General Radiology Technologist

• Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, provide patient services in a Level I Trauma Center
• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures including portables and the OR
• operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices
• Follow prescribed techniques to administer general and specific x-rays
• adjust equipment
• calculate exposure factors, position and immobilize patients as necessary, use appropriate lead shielding
• Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies
• provide corrective action to improve quality
• Observe patient and equipment during procedures
• document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
• Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
• Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• Assist physician with imaging process
• follow Radiology Department protocols
• Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
• Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
• Clean assigned area
• maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
• Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library
• aid patients and transport them, as necessary
• Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
• May be required to float to another work assignment/area
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

• Program Graduate
• Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License
• NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Lic NMMIRTP

Trauma center experience

• Sign-On Bonus Available
• Relocation Assistance Available