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Radiologic Technician (1099)

Pay rate: $33.00 per hour. (1099)

Location: Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) Nellis AFB, NV, United States

Job Description:

HCW Qualifications

Degree/Education: 

• Must have a completed high school or general education development equivalency.
• Must have completed an accredited Radiologic Technologist course.

Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. 
• Shall hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) highly encouraged.
• Certifications must be through American Heart Association or client guidelines. 

Experience: 

• At least 2 years of experience in radiology, 6 months job related experience in the performance of angiography and other complex radiological examination for routine and advanced procedures or Experience working in an Interventional Radiology suite.

Certification:

• Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

HCW Duties: The duties are as follows but not limited to:

• Operates fixed and portable radiographic equipment to produce routine diagnostic medical images.
• Computes techniques and adjusts control panel settings such as kilovoltage, milliamperage, exposure time, and focal spot size.
• Performs and/or assists in all angiographic and interventional imaging procedures as well as myelography, arthrography and venography.
• Prepares and positions patient and operates/monitors imaging devices during procedures. 
• Utilizes immobilization devices and radiation protective measures during the operation of imaging equipment.
• Evaluates radiographs for technical accuracy and quality. Assures that studies are properly identified and filed in patient film jackets.
• Completes required quality control and quality assurance records, and summarizes services rendered for statistical reports.
• Verifies the procedure(s) performed as indicated by the physician on the superbill.
• Utilizes physical assessment skills, monitoring devices (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, EKG), intravenous care and aseptic techniques in providing patient care.
• Ensures that supply levels in the procedure rooms are adequate and notifies the individual responsible for ordering replenishment stock when appropriate.
• Selects imaging protocols and required accessories and makes adjustments based on the specific examination requirements. Records and processes the image. Manipulates the recorded image using computer applications.
• Assists physicians with fluoroscopic, c-arm, interventional, and special examinations. 
• Instructs patients preparing for procedures. 
• Prepares and assists with contrast media administration.
• Maintains emergency response cart. 
• Assists physician in treating reactions to contrast material.
• Prepares sterile supplies and equipment.
• Operates accessory equipment as directed.
• Operates radiographic equipment in sterile environments, such as surgical radiographic and fluoroscopic support.
• Performs general diagnostic imaging activities. Cleans and inspects equipment. 
• Receives patients, schedules appointments, prepares and processes examination requests and related records, and files images and reports. 
• Enters and maintains data in radiology information systems and electronic health systems.
• Reviews images to ensure quality standards are met.
• Performs equipment quality control checks. 
• Monitors personnel to ensure protective procedures such as radiation safety, hazardous material communications, and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health programs are followed. Performs tests on radiation protection equipment. 
• Trains and assesses staff and student competence, monitors appropriateness of care and completeness of examination requests.
• Performs various administrative duties such as uploading, faxing and scanning patient documentation utilizing electronic health care systems.
• Performs quality control duties such as arriving, departing and transcribing orders. 
• Operates image viewing system and manipulates studies as required.
• Provide clinical assistance in the Interventional Radiology suite or Cardiac Catheterization lab as necessary.
• Ensure sterile technique is maintained. 
• Clean equipment on a regular basis in accordance with MTF policy. 
• Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for diagnostic procedures.
• Recommend necessary repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.
• Knowledge of Radiation, Electrical, Application software and Mechanical Safety, Warning labels and symbols, and Maintenance and cleaning of the Cath Lab Suite. 
• Knowledge of Ultrasound physics techniques of operating specialized ultrasound components and equipment; and transducer characteristics, differences, and use.
• Knowledge of basic IR equipment, such as names of wires, catheters and critical equipment for various exams (i.e., chest tubes, suction devices and tubing).

Computer Skill Competency: Shall demonstrate competency as required in the contract and as follows: Computer operation and proficiency is required, to include, but not limited to: internet usage, computer applications/software, such as Essentris, Innovian, MHS Genesis, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Adobe, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Edge, Excel, Access and Publisher), secure messaging, and electronic health records (EHR), MHS CarePoint.