Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,313 per week

Job Details The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examination at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and performs all of the essential generic job functions as listed below. -Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, selection proper technical factors based on individual patient needs. Select and operate equipment as required for specific procedures. -Restricts radiation beam through cone and collimating devices to provide non-exposure of radiation to unaffected parts of the patient. -Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms and emergency room. -Follows operational procedure to identify patient’s films with name and x-ray number, correctly mark film as to side of the patient taken. -Develops exposed x-ray film by processing methods available. -Completes patient requisitions with technologist initials, date, number, and size of film. -Maintains orderly x-ray room as directed by the head of the department. -Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists physician in administering radiopaque mixtures to patient. -Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient’s instruction, film filing, maintenance of records, reception of patients and other administrative duties as required. -Renders services and/or assistance to all patients depending on the individual patient’s needs and abilities in moving, turning, getting on and off the x-ray tables, etc. -Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. -Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). -Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Job Requirements Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care facility. Must be able to work independently in these areas' emergency room, Trauma pts Must have OR experience. Additional Details Peds experience