Radiology Technician

Company Description

International Health and Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Services headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. 

Job Description

This position is contingent upon award

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Radiology Technician to perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-rays and other imaging studies, to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients' medical conditions. This role includes ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during imaging procedures and maintaining compliance with health regulations and protocols.

• Perform conventional radiology imaging of patients, who may include adult men and women and children. Most conventional imaging will involve chest radiography to screen for tuberculosis; however, conventional imaging of any body part that can be performed with the facility imaging equipment will be done as needed.
• Provide direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
• Provide treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• Respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• Take radiologic images of head, trunk, and extremities for routine physical examinations and for diagnosis of illness or injuries.
• Set up X-ray rooms, deviates from the standard positioning and adapts a position to meet the needs of the patient.
• Evaluate x-ray to ensure that films are artifact free, correctly developed and are the best films that can be taken.
• Call significant findings to the attention of the physician or ordering health care provider.
• Ensure all precautions are taken so that the patient and radiology personnel are receiving the smallest amount of radiation as possible.
• Maintain use of dosimeter badge in accordance with vendor recommendations while on duty.
• Responsible for logging in and documenting all x-rays performed by the incumbent.
• Files x-ray reports and jackets in the appropriate place.
• Maintains an up-to-date quality control system on the x-ray machines and processor.
• Confer with radiologist to establish requirements of nonstandard examinations and determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness cut of scans to satisfy the requirements.
• Advises radiologist or referring physician of results of examination and provides a preliminary diagnostic evaluation.
• Notifies radiologist of significant scans requiring their immediate attention and visualization while patient is undergoing examination.
• Perform record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
• Maintain functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
• Complete and pass all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.
• Complete all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
• Adhere to, and maintains awareness of Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed.
• Adhere to, and participate in, Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position.
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