X-Ray Technician - Part Time - Nexus Health

Overview
Nexus Health is looking for a Part-Time X-Ray Tech to join our team!  This position will support the Orthopedic Department. Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Nexus Health in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Santa Fe, NM.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.  

SCOPE:

Under general supervision, is responsible for the coordination and administration of all CT/X-Ray radiologic exams; ensures technical quality and timely reporting of results. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to patient and employee safety. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs radiological procedures as ordered achieving a high level of quality.
• Confirms patient history and communicates areas of concern to physicians and others as appropriate.
• Ensures films and records are properly completed with relevant patient identification data and film labeling requirements.
• Computes and selects proper technical factors based on patient size, physical condition and suspected pathology.
• Processes and reviews films to ensure quality and completeness. Hangs films and provides diagnosis- related information to the physician as needed.
• Checks equipment to ensure working condition and notifies appropriate staff when repairs are needed. Maintains supplies for diagnostic procedures.
• Enters exam completion and charge information into computer.
• Provides protection for patient and self during all procedures. Follows all proscribed safety standards and ensures the physical comfort and safety of patients during procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the Multi-Modality Tech position will have the following background and experience: 

Level 1 

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school. 

• Minimum two-three years’ experience as a CT/X-Ray Technologist.   
• Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.  
• Current IV and CPR certifications required.   
• Certification in CT and X-Ray preferred. 

Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements) 

• Minimum five years’ experience as a CT/X-ray Technologist. 

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements) 

• Minimum seven years’ experience as a CT/X-Ray Technologist.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment.  Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.  Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment.  Requires ability to reach above shoulder height.  Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.