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Job Title
Imaging Specialist (PRN)
Location
Las Vegas
Facility
CC Lou Ruvo Ctr For Brain Hlth
Department
CC Lou Ruvo Ctr - Clinic-Neurological Institute
Job Code
D24024
Shift
Variable
Schedule
6:30am-3:30pm
Job Summary
Performs imaging exams and procedures on patients of all ages. Maintains patient safety.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and performs clinical and research exams.
- Produces images of optimal quality.
- Provides technical assistance to physicians, technologists, visiting students and professors, industry representatives and CCHS imaging facilities
- . Acts as a specialty resource related to patient care, imaging and technology.
- Performs research component; data collection, recording and analysis.
- Assists physicians, technologist and physicist research personnel in the development and optimization of new and established imaging techniques for the advancement of clinical research protocols.
- Provides educational opportunities for residents and fellows within Radiology and other medical and surgical sub-specialties.
- During the image acquisition maintains all aspects of patient care and education.
- Participates in activities that promote safety and well being of the patients, visitors and other personnel.
- Provides instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
- Maintains a quality assurance program according to FDA and MQSA regulations.
- Learns new technical information and skills, attends in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Certifications:
- Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T. (R) (ARRT) or a Registered Diagnostic medical Sonographer (RDMS) or a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), in good standing.
- Must be certified in particular modality of specialization based on requirements of specific position.
- Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment, dependent on modality.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Complexity of Work:
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes.
- Ability to communicate well with Radiologist and Physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.
- Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients, families and visitors.
- Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.
Work Experience:
- Minimum two years recent modality experience.
- Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
- Frequent pushing or pulling of up to 75 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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