Radiology / Cardiology/DEXA Technologist

Radiology / Cardiology/DEXA Technologist

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $52.66 $56.66 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Day shift, 5x8 Hours, 8:00 16:30
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs and analyzes DXA scans.
• Produces images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
• Analyzes scans and makes preliminary interpretation of results.
• Maintains documentation/database requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
• Notifies management and takes proper action to address equipment malfunctions.
• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensures patients' comfort during and after the exam.
• Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.
• When applicable, knowledgeable in after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Reports, immediately, any malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Knowledgeable in billing via RIS.
• Provides instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
• Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• Participate in off-site community educational events.
• May be required to rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.
• Provides training, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation support for new hires, students, and other clinical learners as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
• Certification in Bone Densitometry required within one year of hire: R.T. (R) (ARRT).
• Certification as a Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) through the International Society of Clinical Densitometry required within one year of hire.
• Current state licensure required prior to employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent certification required.

Required Experience

• Minimum one year experience as a general Radiologic Technologist with BMD training preferred.

Work Environment / 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• COVID-19 vaccination required (Medical/Religious Exemptions Only).
• Flu vaccination required (Medical/Religious Exemptions Only).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-17795

Industry: Healthcare