Practical Radiologic Tech

$10k Sign-on Available 40 hours week, alternating weekends S. Mill Ave @ E. Southern Ave

Overview

Responsibilities

• Job Summary Under the direction of a radiologist, this position performs diagnostic procedures and demonstrates independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
• Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures within the scope of a practical radiology technologist.
• Ability to produce high quality radiographic examinations and demonstrate independent judgment in a safe and timely manner, as ordered by a physician.
• Incumbent operates within the scope of practice for a practical radiology technologist.
• May be required to occasionally float between facilities.
• Essential Functions Performs all functions within the scope of a practical radiology technician as related to radiographic procedures for patients.
• Correctly identifies patient and corresponding examination.
• Obtains patient history and relays information to Radiologist.
• Uses proper positioning and radiographic technique to ensure high quality radiographic examinations.
• Operates equipment within specifications as demonstrated by observation and audit.
• Educates the patient and others regarding procedures and related information as demonstrated by documentation and feedback.
• Will be required to occasionally float to various Imaging facilities depending on patient volume/workload.
• Maintains equipment and materials within manufacturer’s and organization specifications.
• Diagnostic tests are performed on equipment to ensure accurate tests as demonstrated by documentation.
• Cleans equipment and stocks supplies as required.
• Assists in inventory control and ordering supplies within budget guidelines Performs various required administrative functions related to the Radiology department.
• Patient records will be promptly and accurately prepared and maintained.
• Billing information will be processed in a manner to allow prompt billing as demonstrated by audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Education Other Has successfully completed a practical technologist in radiology program through an approved school approved by the Arizona Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE). - Required Experience >10 months experience - Required Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card - Required Current Practical Technologist in Radiology certification Upon Hire - Required