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Arizona Department of Economic Security Diagnostic X-Ray Technologist in Flagstaff, Arizona
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Job Summary:
The Diagnostic/Xray Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures using stationary and mobile radiographic equipment according to established standards. This position provides basic patient care, processes films, maintains equipment, transports patients and prepares and maintains documentation.
Diagnostic/Xray Technologist 1 works in the following environments predominately: outpatient, pain/palliative care, children\'s health, orthopedics, portable and inpatient, and may work in less than three of the following: fluro, o-arm, trauma, operating room and dexascan.
Diagnostic/Xray Technologist 2 works in three or more of the following environments predominately: fluro, o-arm, trauma, operating room and dexascan; and may work also in outpatient, pain/palliative care, children\'s health, orthopedics, portable and inpatient.
\ This position\'s work location is on-site only.
Essential Job Functions:
Patient Care\ * Obtains patient history.
* Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.
* Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.
* Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.
* Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion,
* Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.
* Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.
* Maintains infection prevention standards
* Explains standard procedures and answers patients questions.
* Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment.
* Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.
* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.
* Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.