Job Summary
Radiologic Technologist, Xray Technologist. The role operates radiology equipment to produce diagnostic radiographic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients, obtaining quality images, applying radiation protection techniques, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals across various clinical settings.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- Registration in radiology through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Working knowledge of digital radiography (DR) and/or computerized radiography (CR) equipment, techniques, and protocols.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively, work collaboratively or independently, and adapt to changing conditions.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to wear lead aprons for extended periods.
- One to two years of X-ray experience.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electronic medical record systems and Siemens radiology equipment.
- Additional Information:
- Prepares, positions, and provides instructions to patients for radiologic procedures.
- Operates specialized radiology equipment under established protocols and limited physician supervision.
- Obtains acceptable images using digital radiography and computerized radiography techniques.
- Applies radiation protection, infection control, and patient safety practices.
- Supports radiologic procedures in emergency, fluoroscopy, portable, surgical, inpatient, pediatric, recovery, endoscopy, ambulatory, outpatient imaging, and clinic settings.
- Assists with patient monitoring, informed consent verification, procedural pauses, and comfort measures during applicable procedures.
- Performs equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, supply management, and reporting of equipment malfunctions.
- Participates in education, quality improvement, process improvement, and compliance with professional practice standards.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
