Travel X-Ray Technologist

Company: Siemens Healthineers
Location: Fallon
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

The OpportunityWere looking for a X-Ray Technologist, working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in North Carolina, United States.Pay Rate: $35+ an hour, plus travel per diemCandidate can live anywhere within the U.S. We are hiring in over 20 states including California, Indiana, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Texas, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee, Colorado and Oregon.Are you an X-Ray Technologist who is looking to grow their career with an innovative company known for Medical Imaging?FlexForce Tech powered by Siemens Healthineers offers access to industry experts (they design and maintain these systems we work on) with ongoing training and education.As an X-Ray Technologist, you'll work for some of the best healthcare companies across the US. Contracts for specific locations last from 12 weeks up to a year.Our culture is based around a team of highly dedicated employees worldwide who are innovating every day, truly shaping the future of healthcare. They are passionate about healthcare and are engineers and they don't walk away from a problem before it is solved.Responsibilities:
Performing diagnostic imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions according to department procedures and protocolsLocating and recording internal elements of the body, and identifying any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditionsAdjusting equipment and calming patient to eliminate test artifactsMonitoring the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changesEvaluating test results for clarity and accuracyReviewing tests with peers and physicianInforming physicians of preliminary findings as requested according to department proceduresDistributing completed test results to physicians and service providersPreparing diagnostic information for physician interpretationMaintaining patient charts, entering diagnosis and billing codes, logging data into patient information systems, and updating file systems for tests performedCleaning and sterilizing equipment and work spaceRecognizing equipment malfunctions and readjusting equipment or writing referrals for repairInstructing patients in pretest preparation, answering questions, and explaining proceduresCompliance with hospital and departmental policies and proceduresMaintaining equipment according to Infection Control procedureMaintaining technical competency through continued education and participation in training programsUnder guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administers contrast agents according to site-specific protocolsMaintaining current permits to practice in all states in which services are performedPerforming equipment quality checks and troubleshooting problems. Calling for service and notifying all pertinent team membersFollowing quality assurance guidelines and maintaining patient confidentialityPerforming additional duties as requiredExperience Required for Your SuccessRequired Experience:Clinical Radiographer background with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience required, specifically in ER, OR, Trauma and PortablesRequired License/Certification:Valid ARRT license, registered in RadiographyValid CPR certificateState license (will consider candidate that doesn't have this, if willing to obtain)Preferred Qualifications:Strong communication skills both written and verbal neededInteract with client personnel and team members in an autonomous responsible, professional and ethical mannerMust be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiativeIn this role the successful candidates will function as X-Ray Technologists in performing examinations of patients of all ages for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of patient illness.

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