Technol Rad CT - University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Department:
CT - SRMC FTE:
0.90 Full Time Shift:
Nights Position
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, provide patient services in a Level I Trauma CenterPerform Computed Tomo-Graphical procedures by operating a variety of Siemens platform scannersThe variety and complexity include but are not limited to Musculoskeletal, Neuro, and Body Imaging by following assigned protocolsThe delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasksEnsure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and proceduresPatient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groupsDetailed
Responsibilities:
o PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolso DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshopso PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processeso PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risko PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannero 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 righto PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check listso PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedureso OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisoro FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/areao IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocolso SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARAo PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessaryo SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioningo X-RAY - Follow prescribed techniques to administer specific radiation for imaging purposes; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors; position and immobilizes patients, as necessary; use appropriate lead shieldingo CONTRAST MEDIA - Prepare and administer contrast media/agentso CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residentso QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as requiredo EQUIPMENT - Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standardso MEDICATION - Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures
Qualifications Education:
Essential:
o Program Graduate Education specialization:
Essential:
o Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience required Nonessential:
Cross sectional anatomy course completed 1 year directly related experience Credentials:
Essential:
o CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 dayso CT Cert by ARRT w/in 1 yearo American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Licenseo NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Lic NMMIRTP Physical 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 peoplePhysical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium WorkWorking conditions:
Essential:
o Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPEo May be required or is required to perform on-call duties Department:
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
CT - SRMC FTE:
0.90 Full Time Shift:
Nights Position
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, provide patient services in a Level I Trauma CenterPerform Computed Tomo-Graphical procedures by operating a variety of Siemens platform scannersThe variety and complexity include but are not limited to Musculoskeletal, Neuro, and Body Imaging by following assigned protocolsThe delivery of quality service and positive interaction with customers is critical to the completion of all tasksEnsure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and proceduresPatient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groupsDetailed
Responsibilities:
o PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolso DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshopso PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processeso PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risko PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannero 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 righto PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check listso PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedureso OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisoro FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/areao IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocolso SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARAo PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessaryo SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioningo X-RAY - Follow prescribed techniques to administer specific radiation for imaging purposes; adjust equipment; calculate exposure factors; position and immobilizes patients, as necessary; use appropriate lead shieldingo CONTRAST MEDIA - Prepare and administer contrast media/agentso CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residentso QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as requiredo EQUIPMENT - Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standardso MEDICATION - Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures
Qualifications Education:
Essential:
o Program Graduate Education specialization:
Essential:
o Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
Experience:
Essential:
No minimum experience required Nonessential:
Cross sectional anatomy course completed 1 year directly related experience Credentials:
Essential:
o CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 dayso CT Cert by ARRT w/in 1 yearo American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Licenseo NM Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program Lic NMMIRTP Physical 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 peoplePhysical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium WorkWorking conditions:
Essential:
o Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPEo May be required or is required to perform on-call duties Department:
Clinical Care Recommended Skills Anatomy Basic Life Support Cpr Calculations Clinical Works Health Care Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3n4lp600706q84xm6f', 'ExternalApply-j3n4lp600706q84xm6f'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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