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UNM Hospital · 3 months ago

GENERAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST -

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28.32/hr - $42.48/hr

UNM Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center seeking a General Radiology Technologist to provide patient services and perform radiographic procedures. This role involves ensuring quality service, patient safety, and adherence to departmental protocols while interacting positively with patients across various age groups.

EducationHealth CareHospital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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'

Qualification

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists LicenseCPR for Healthcare/BLSTrauma center experienceRadiation safety standardsPatient careQuality controlClinical education

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

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 Hospital

As a teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of New Mexico, we offer our professionals the opportunity to do impactful work and to grow, as individuals and a team.

Founded in 1954

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.unmhjobs.com

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