Overview

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.

Located in Cottonwood/Sedona Arizona, tucked between Mingus Mountain and the beautiful red rocks of Sedona.

Verde Valley Medical Center- Level 4 Trauma Center/Sedona Medical Center

Join our amazing nursing team at our Verde Valley Medical Center/Sedona Medical Center locations!

You’ll love the Southwest. Why not love your career, too!

Want to join an exceptional organization? If you value quality, go above and beyond in making patients a priority and want to help cultivate a positive, healthy, work environment, we want to talk to you. We are focused on assembling an outstanding team who will work together to maintain our stellar reputation and build a strong brand for Northern Arizona Healthcare as we expand our services.

Here's why:

• Patient-centered, team-based and collaborative work environment.
• Shared leadership that respects the input from front line nurses.
• Work-life balance is a priority with generous PTO.
• Financial support for specialty certifications
• Opportunity to grow your skills in triage, pediatrics, and trauma.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits
• Financially stable, growing organization.

Northern Arizona Healthcare focuses on our community with 2 Hospitals, Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Spine Institutes, Rehab and Cancer Centers, Emergency Services, and Outpatient are. Our team of more than 3500 employees, including over 200 of the highest quality providers who had their choice of healthcare organizations, chose Northern Arizona Healthcare!

Live the Good Life:

In our Northern Arizona communities, you'll discover abundant opportunities to enjoy a lifestyle that's comparable to few other places. It is all here, four beautiful seasons, clean air, great neighborhoods and no traffic jams. No matter what you do for fun, recreational opportunities are everywhere – In our beautiful Verde Valley, located fifteen minutes from Sedona and an hour from Flagstaff, you will find some of the most gorgeous hiking trails, kayaking, golf, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, ATV trails, tours, some of the best wine tasting and fine dining in all locations. You will also find it ready-made for families with excellent public and private schools, thriving secondary educational facilities, and cultural breadth and diversity. In addition, wherever you live and work you are well-positioned for weekend getaways in the vibrant cities of Phoenix, and Las Vegas.

Responsibilities

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 medica