UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center ยท 4 months ago
GENERAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST
Rio Rancho, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$28.32/hr - $42.48/hrUNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center seeking a General Radiology Technologist to provide patient services and perform radiographic procedures. The role involves ensuring quality service, adhering to safety protocols, and assisting with patient care across various age groups.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
PROCEDURES - Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures including portables and the OR; operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices
X-RAY - 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
QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality
OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - 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'
Qualification
Required
Program Graduate
Education specialization: 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
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people
Working conditions: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Preferred
Experience in a Trauma center
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
Company
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
At UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), you benefit from the personal attention of a community hospital and the expertise and resources of an academic health care facility.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jamie Silva-Steele RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE
President and CEO
Adrian Larson, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer
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