Radiology Tech - per diem

**IMPORTANT NOTE:  In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.**

*RETENTION BONUS & CLINICAL LADDER ELIGIBLE*- Must be available 3 shifts per month

POSITION SUMMARY:

At the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, independently perform diagnostic x-ray exams with minimal supervision.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• NV State radiology license required.
• Current ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R).     
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Equipment

• Competently operate x-ray, fluoro, portable x-ray and c-arm equipment while performing all routine exams in a safe and optimal manner.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonable achievable) standards.
• Understands and is able to utilize all x-ray rooms in main department.
• Understands and is able to utilize operating room and x-ray equipment.
• Understands and is able to utilize x-ray portables in the main hospital.
• Process films and review for overall quality.
• Perform required warm-ups and equipment QC. Report all malfunctions to Imaging Services Manager, and service provider.

Patient Care

• Transfer patient to imaging table, explain procedure and position patient according to protocol. Select optimal radiographic technique and obtain established routine views.
• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
• Reads requisition and physician's referral sheet to assure correct exam is performed.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with requested exam
• Checks patient chart, if available, to make sure correct exam is ordered
• Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by film taken.
• Refers to exam guidelines for necessary views.   
• Reads exam requests to determine area of interest.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position tl1e patient for maximum diagnostic yield.