Dulce, NM IHS Radiologic Technologist

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist

Specialty: Radiology / Laboratory (Phlebotomy)

Place of Work (City/State): Dulce NM

Site: Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU)

Exact Location: 500 North Mundo Road Dulce NM 87528

Duration: 1 Year 4 Option Years

Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (8-hour shift with 30-minute unpaid lunch); schedule may be adjusted based on JSU needs

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: 20 shifts/month (40 hours/week 5 days/week)

License: Current valid unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state D.C. Puerto Rico or U.S. Territory; must also be licensed to perform general radiographic procedures in the State of New Mexico

Certifications:

• Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or equivalent

• BLS

• ACLS

Education: Degree or diploma from an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Experience Needed: Minimum 2 years of experience with basic X-ray or trauma work

Special Skills Needed:

• Digital radiography and bone density scanning

• Patient positioning for a wide range of radiographic examinations

• Radiation protection standards and techniques

• Knowledge of anatomy physiology and basic physics as applied to radiography

• Pediatric radiography

• Phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary specimen collection)

• RPMS (Resource and Patient Management System) data entry and management

• Mathematical verbal and computer skills

• Cultural competency with Native American patient populations

• Strong customer relations and communication skills (oral and written)

Responsibilities:

• Perform digital radiological examinations and bone density scans per physician request

• Position patients correctly; use immobilization and shielding devices as needed

• Determine and set correct technical exposure factors (kVp mAs time distance)

• Ensure radiographs are reviewed and interpreted by a certified radiologist; deliver reports to providers in a timely manner

• Protect patients and staff from radiation using proper exposure techniques filters screens and beam restriction devices

• Identify report and coordinate repair of malfunctioning equipment

• Perform clerical duties: record exposures in RPMS compile daily reports label films and provide disk copies as needed

• Order and maintain radiology supplies

• Assist with phlebotomy: venipuncture and capillary blood specimen collection

• Input test requests into the RPMS computer system

• Initiate and complete specimen acquisition

• Answer phones fax and process orders

• Assist with CPR/first aid as needed within the department

• Train non-radiology technicians in performing X-rays

• Review and implement new developments in the radiology field

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA Privacy Act IHS Standards of Conduct and all JSU policies

• Complete all required mandatory training (see Misc below)

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