Student Radiology Technician - Per Diem

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NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as‑needed" basis.

Under the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, independently performs diagnostic x‑ray exams with minimal supervision.

Minimum Education

• Actively enrolled student of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.

License Required

• NV State student radiology license.

Certificate Required

• Current BLS certification.

Equipment

• Performs all routine exams in a safe and optimal manner.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, selecting technical factors to ensure high‑quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. standards.
• Competent to utilize all x‑ray rooms in main department.
• Processes images and reviews for overall quality.
• Performs required warm‑ups and equipment quality control; reports all malfunctions to Imaging Services Manager and service provider.
• Assesses patient deployment and positioning to achieve maximum diagnostic yield while maintaining safety.

Patient Care

• Communicates with employees, physicians, patients, and administrative staff courteously and professionally.
• Verifies correct patient identity using two forms of .
• Transfers patient to imaging table, explains the procedure, and positions the patient according to protocol.
• Selects optimal radiographic technique and obtains established routine views.
• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
• Reads requisition and physician’s referral sheet to assure the correct exam is performed.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for the procedure.
• Speaks with patient to ascertain pertinent history associated with the requested exam.
• Checks patient chart, if available, to confirm the correct exam is ordered.
• Uses practical knowledge of anatomy for proper positioning to obtain maximum diagnostic information, as evidenced by the image produced.
• Refers to exam guidelines for necessary views.
• Reads exam requests to determine area of interest.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.

Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.