Radiology Technologist

The Center Staffing Services (TCSS) is looking for at least four X-Ray / Radiology Technicians in the Reno, NV area for an entry level role. As X-Ray / Radiology Technicians, you will be utilizing a C-Arm radiology machine during surgical cases requiring imaging. As a Radiology Technologist, you will help assists physicians to identify illnesses and injuries using diagnostic. Following physicians' orders regarding the area of the body to scan, positioning patients and equipment, and answering patients' questions. As an X-Ray / Radiology Technician you will use imaging equipment to capture images of tissues, bones, organs, and vessels, and may assist in the administration of radiation therapy treatments or radiopharmaceutical. To be a successful radiologic technologist, you should be compassionate and have good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with patients. You should have good technical and analytical skills.

This opportunity allows a radiology tech to gain experience in the surgical setting and work with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to improve a patient's quality of life.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities :

The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for obtaining high quality images as requested from medical professionals for use in the development of patient treatment plans, in a manner that places emphasis on quality patient care. You can expect to regularly :

• Operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images of patients' specific body parts as requested by medical professionals, including using C-arm and fluoroscopy imaging;
• Adjust equipment and determine proper voltage, current, desired exposure time and distance for optimal images;
• Screen patients for radiologic imaging safety, explain the process and address patient concerns prior to performing scanning;
• Position patients for images using immobilization and protective equipment, including immobilizing patient, removing braces, splints or bandages and positioning lead shields, to comply with government regulations and ensure patient and staff safety;
• Evaluate images for technical quality;
• Document imaging performed, appropriate charges and other necessary information in patients' electronic medical records and Patient Archive Communication System (PACS);
• Maintain quality control measures in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines;
• Follow quality assurance guidelines including positioning, markers, demographics, and coning to ensure optimal images before releasing image to physician;
• Prepare radiology department daily including cleaning, stocking, and sanitizing work areas and equipment;
• Provide customer service and patient care, maintain confidentiality, and abide by HIPAA requirements;
• Remain calm in high-stress environments;
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to minimize impacts to clinic staffing schedules.

Educational / Professional Certification Requirements

Preferred Qualifications :

Working Environment :

This position operates in a clinical environment. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, and similar conditions are possible. Physical : This position is required to frequently stand and walk to obtain images. The noise level is usually moderate.

Schedule Expectations : Shifts will be 10 hours, 4 times per week, 3-days off

Travel Expectations : This position may require travel to other clinic locations based on manager discretion.

Relocation Assistance : Up to Information is not accessible to you000 in Relocation Allowance

Student Loan Repayment of : Information is not accessible to you,200.00

Job Types : Full-time, Per diem

Pay : From Information is not accessible to you per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week