Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
1 month ago
Supai, Arizona, United States
Department Of Health And Human Services
Full time
SummaryORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Southwest Region, Phoenix Area, Colorado River Service Unit, Supai Health Clinic is located in Supai, Arizona. Position is supervised by the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. Primary purpose of position is to perform highly complex radiologic examinations through the use of Radiologic equipment in support of patient care.
Duties
- Working independently, performs a variety of Digital diagnostic studies utilizing Computed Radiographic (CR) or Direct Digital Radiographic (DR), portable digital Computed/Direct Digital Radiographic and ancillary digital computer equipment in support of the clinic within the scope of the Outpatient department and walk-in clinics at the Supai Health Clinic.
- Receives and schedules patients, explains methods of procedures, positions patients, selects and sets technical factors, sets up and adjusts accessory equipment and makes exposures necessary for requested procedures.
- Recognizes and reports or initiates maintenance requests of malfunctioning or intermittently failing equipment in accordance with established protocol. Participates in departmental QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control)programs and technique development programs.
- Participates in any or all required activities in support of the mission statement, performance contracts and Medical Imaging Program (Chapter 21. Indian Health Services Manual). Keeps abreast of changes through annual review of the hospitals Safety, Infection Control, and Policies & Procedure Manuals. Attends and/or participates in all mandatory training as prescribed by hospital administration.
