UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center ยท 4 months ago
GENERAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST
UNM 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, adherence to hospital policies, and caring for patients across various age groups during examinations and procedures.
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
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
17% Weekday Nights
26% Weekend Nights
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.