Computed Tomography

Locations: Fort Defiance, AZ Type:Tribal Salary Range:$67,080 to $100,630 / Per Year Open Period:9/13/2022 to 7/31/2024 Summary:At Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB), we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services and ensuring accessibility to the people of northeastern Arizona. As we persistently attract highly skilled and experienced physicians to the culturally rich region of the American Southwest, characterized by iconic landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, FDIHB places great emphasis on achieving a healthy work-life balance, setting a benchmark for the future of rural healthcare systems. We eagerly anticipate the chance to assess your qualifications. For more information, please visit our careers page at Duties:Performs CT scanning of the human anatomy. Produces ionizing radiation within a safe permissible range as to achieve quality images. Provides proper patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards related to radiographic examination. Secures the confidence and cooperation of the patient during examination procedures. Assists Physicians and Radiologists as needed. Schedules patients for examination, evaluates requests for critical and/or emergency procedures and adjusts schedule to accommodate patients of a higher priority. Receives patient, explains procedures and transfers patient to table for examination. Explores methods or procedures, positions patient and makes the exposures necessary for requested examination. Confers with the radiologist in order to establish the requirements of non-standardized examinations, appropriate targeting techniques, and/or other deviations required to perform a complete examination. Assumes responsibility for quality control activities which include, but are not limited to making minor adjustments to equipment such as setting up step wedges and when necessary changing transverse length adjusters. ? Performs daily required calibration tests. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and contacts CT Service Engineer. Describes problem and communicates engineer's response to supervisor. After repair of equipment, incumbent verifies that the Service Engineer has performed post quality control tests, which indicate that the equipment is operating in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and standards. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination in various examinations. Ensures that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters and other required equipment are present and laid out. Procures stores and routes supplies for room preparation, recommends the procurement and necessity for maintenance and servicing of equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications:EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of direct work experience. EDUCATION: Associate of Science in Radiography from an accredited Radiology program. Licensed with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) in RT and CT. Current, valid Medical Radiologic Technologist Board of Examiners (MRTBE) licensure in Arizona. Work Type:Permanent, Full Announcement :COMPU001250-22