X-Ray Technologist

RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST XRAY

SITE OF SERVICE:

Fort Bliss Detention Center

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Degree: Certificate.

Education: ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

oGraduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

oAmerican Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

Certification: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of fulltime experience w

U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read write and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

HCW Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required.

GENERAL DUTIES:

The HCW shall provide services within the scope of their competencies and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract.

Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate.

Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.

Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.

Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.

Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.

Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.

As directed perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.

Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book.

Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patients condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.

Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.

Practice aseptic techniques as with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling storage and disposal of infectious wastes and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.

Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols remaining calm informing appropriate persons and documenting potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate supervisor director or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.

Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as shall include but not be limited to appropriate medical examination documentation and reporting.

Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others rights as identified within the MTF.

Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.

Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training infection control Sexual Harassment Bloodborne Pathogens Fire and Safety Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) and all other required training.

Actively participate in the commands Performance Improvement in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients identify opportunities to improve the care delivered and recommend corrective action when problems exist.

Participate in the provision of inservice training to clinic staff training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g. hospital corpsmen students etc..

Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.

Perform timely accurate and concise documentation of patient care.

Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS AHLTA ADS Essentris MHS Genesis and Clinical Information System (CIS) participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.

Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members patient care and clinic activities.

Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.

HOURS:

Shifts will scheduled in 8 hour increments

Base Down Days:

During a planned closure of the facility due to training closures before or after holidays family down days Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours clinic is closed and employee is not able to work employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fastpaced dynamic be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous and able to work with various work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fastpaced demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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