X-Ray Technologist - Diagnostic Radiologic Tech

Job Title
X-Ray Technologist - Diagnostic Radiologic Tech
Location
Gallup, NM 87301 US (Primary)
Job Type
Full-time
Travel
0 - 10%
Job Description
Job Summary:
The 5 (five) Diagnostic Imaging Techs or X-ray Techs will provide services in Gallup, NM. This is a full-time position. This position requires a minimum 3-month commitment with the potential for extension of up to one year based on the needs of the client.
Enjoy more than competitive hourly pay with Chloeta! We offer a wide variety of benefits, such as medical insurance, 401K, and life insurance. Plus, many contract staff receive per diem for lodging, meals, and mileage. We accept any state's license and require the ability to pass a federal background check. Pay varies based on experience and specialty.
The facility is a 99-bed hospital on the border of the Navajo Reservation. Clinical specialties include Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Anesthesia, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Radiology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, and Urology. The workload at Gallup is one of the largest in the Indian Health Service with 250,000 outpatient encounters and 5,800 inpatient admissions annually.
Shifts range from Dayshift 7 am to 3:30 pm and evening shifts 3 pm to 11:30 pm.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Job Classification: Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently perform computerized axial tomographic scanning, fluoroscopy and general imaging (X-ray) of the head and body, to include IVP, barium swallow, cystograms, and operation of C-arm during surgical procedures, as well as perform a variety of over 500 standard radiographic diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures. The tech shall secure confidence of patients, practices proper handwashing and shields patients with appropriate protection.
• Check in patients, schedule patients, receive patients, explain procedures to the patients, and transfer patients to exam table and back to where they came from, if needed.
• Perform intravenous cannulation for purpose of IV Contrast injections. The tech shall monitor injection and recognize any complication of injections.
• Assist physicians and radiologists in the administering of opaque media for prescribed CT scans and radiographic exams.
• Confer with radiologist for complex and non-standard exams.
• Assist in giving emergency first aid and if needed, initiates CPR.
• Participate in all ARRT required QC activities.
• Maintain logs in accordance with departmental practice.
• Keep repair and maintenance records in accordance with departmental practice and help in maintaining needed supplies and related record keeping and other minor administrative aspects of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Required: Minimum six (6) months of Diagnostic Radiology Technology CT experience.
• Required: Graduate of approved, accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
• Required: Valid license or state driver's license throughout the term of this contract.
• Required: Active and current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Required: Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States, throughout the term of this contract.
• Preferred: Certified and registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in CT and XR.
• Preferred: IV certification.
• Other requirements as required by typical position and specialty.
• License verification and certifications must be provided at the time of application and can be emailed to certification@chloeta.com.

Physical Requirements:

• Work environment involves possible exposure to hazardous materials, such as chemical, blood and blood borne pathogens.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times and be able to bend, lift and pull.
• This position requires extended periods of being on your feet and prolonged work sitting at a desk operating a computer.
• At the time of hire, must provide a fitness for duty certificate issued by a licensed physician to perform the proposed job without significant risk to personal health or the health and safety of others.
• At the time of hire, must provide documentation of evidence of immunizations as required by the facility's immunization policy.
• License verification and certifications must be provided at the time of application and can be emailed to certification@chloeta.com.

Benefits (Full Time Employees Only):
Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Access to Teladoc
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Short-term and Long-term Disability

Pre-employment Requirements:
This position may be contingent upon passing a security clearance, criminal background check (state and federal), drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, education verification, employment verification, and/or credit check after acceptance of an offer and prior to beginning work, due to the nature of the services Chloeta provides and the responsibilities of this position.
Drug and Alcohol Testing:
To enforce Chloeta's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, an employee or candidate could be subject to undergoing a drug screen and/or alcohol testing at the beginning of employment, as well as after commencement of employment where there is reasonable suspicion of intoxication, or following an automobile or other accident, or as part of a company or facility-wide random drug screen process.
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA):
Under the FCRA, Chloeta may request a credit check during the onboarding process. A written authorization form will be required before obtaining credit records.
Emergency Response:
Every Chloeta employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official Duty Station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official Position Description (PD). Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
EEO Statement:
Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
About Chloeta:
Chloeta is a privately held, certified Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure requirements.