Radiology Technologist

JOB TITLE:

DEPARTMENT:

Radiology

SUPERVISOR:

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

SALARY:

Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

The role provides administrative and clerical support to staff by coordinating office activities to improve efficiency and overall operations. Employees are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and high standards of patient care, follow professional and ethical healthcare practices, and interact with honesty and reliability. They must demonstrate cultural awareness, maintain a valid insurable driver’s license, and comply with all organizational policies and applicable laws. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and holidays, may be required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives orders and effectively communicates with providers and radiologist(s) to accurately determine the examination to be performed by evaluating pertinent information including clinical history, referring to providers’ order and protocol schedule.
Ensure proper protocols are performs which includes but is not limited to; attention to quality control before documenting results in the electronic health records, EHR.
Greetings and receives patients in a timely, appropriate patient-centered manner and carries out duties and responsibilities in accordance with radiology policies and procedures and maintains the highest standards of patient-privacy protocols.
In accordance with pertinent policies, procedures, standards and protocols; performs procedures which includes but is not limited to: prepare room for examination; escorting patient for procedure; obtaining verbal clinical history.
Access and review images for radiologists and quality assurance including complete anatomy coverage, patient motion or artifact presence and perform additional scans as necessary, including thin slices and post contrast. X-ray: check the hanging protocol in system and ensure related studies are l
Maintains quality assurance and results by performing quality controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
Actively contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a graduate of an approved school of radiologic technology.
Current certification as a Mammography Technologist and/or X-Ray Technologist
Must be licensed by the State of New Mexico as a Certified Radiologic Technologist.
Must be eligible or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Certification in CT (Computed Tomography), or eligibility to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
Experience working in a professional office environment
Bilingual skills in English and the Keres native language
Prior experience working with Indian Health Services (IHS), a Tribe or Tribal Organization

HOW TO APPLY:

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