X-Ray Technologist

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Job DetailsJob Location: Albuquerque, NM 87110 POSITION SUMMARY: To obtain quality, digital radiographs for diagnostic purposes. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Position and transfer patients; adjusts equipment for performing x-ray exams following established procedures. Ensures use of radiation protection and enforces ALARA during radiologic examinations Ensure that the X-Ray department is clean and safe for patients; rooms are stocked with the appropriate supplies. Proper care taken with lead shields and X-ray equipment. Assure that digital images are marked appropriately with patient information and use of left and right markers are correct on films. The Technologist must be willing to assist in other areas of the clinic as needed. Maybe be asked to help in the Ortho dept. with holding limbs for casting, setting up injection trays, removing sutures and or staples and turning over cast beds. Training will be available. Communicate with physicians as needed regarding exams ordered, and/ or the Medical Assistant regarding questions of protocols, radiological examinations, special anatomy to be visualized etc. Communicate with physicians as needed regarding exams ordered, and/ or the Me...