Technol Rad General
Department:
General X-ray - SRMCFTE:
1.
00Full TimeShift:
DaysPosition
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, provide patient services in a Level I Trauma Center.
Perform radiographic procedures for Diagnostic Radiology, apply principles of radiation protection.
The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasks.
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.
Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Detailed
Responsibilities:
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops 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 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 OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor 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 FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning PROCEDURES - Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures including portables and the OR; operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as requiredQualificationsEducation:
Essential:
Program GraduateEducation specialization:
Essential:
Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience requiredNonessential:
Bilingual English/SpanishCredentials:
Essential:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT) ARRT or obtain within 30 days of hirePhysical Conditions:
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.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May be required or is required to perform on-call dutiesDepartment:
Clinical Care Recommended Skills Calculations Clinical Works Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Diagnostic Radiology Health Care Imaging Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
General X-ray - SRMCFTE:
1.
00Full TimeShift:
DaysPosition
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, provide patient services in a Level I Trauma Center.
Perform radiographic procedures for Diagnostic Radiology, apply principles of radiation protection.
The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasks.
Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.
Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Detailed
Responsibilities:
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops 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 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 OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor 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 FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning PROCEDURES - Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures including portables and the OR; operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as requiredQualificationsEducation:
Essential:
Program GraduateEducation specialization:
Essential:
Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience requiredNonessential:
Bilingual English/SpanishCredentials:
Essential:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT) ARRT or obtain within 30 days of hirePhysical Conditions:
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.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE May be required or is required to perform on-call dutiesDepartment:
Clinical Care Recommended Skills Calculations Clinical Works Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Diagnostic Radiology Health Care Imaging Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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