Radiology Technologist

About the Company:

District Medical Group (DMG) is well known as a respected leader in the healthcare industry in the Phoenix area, with a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the patients and communities we serve. DMG employs over 650 credentialed providers and more than 350 professional/administrative staff as one of the largest physician groups in the Valley.

What Does DMG Offer?

DMG continuously strives for and succeeds in providing a strong and positive work environment through employee appreciation, team collaboration, competitive compensation, mentoring, and great benefits including:

• A strong Healthcare benefits package inclusive of Medical, Dental and Vision– Employee eligibility effective DAY ONE
• A rich 401(k) with employer match, increasing annually up to 6%
• Flexible Spending Account plan
• Generous Paid Time Off plan (3 weeks year one)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid Sick Time
• and more

About The Role:

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for obtaining high quality images that assist physicians in the detection of illness, injury and other medical conditions. This position also provides essential support to make sure the patient is comfortable and at ease throughout the course of the procedure.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

What Your Primary Responsibilities Would Be:

• Effectively program and set equipment to take X-rays as ordered by physicians then send images.
• Complete/Update exam information in PACS for all exams
• Prepare patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Clean and sanitize equipment after each use.
• Monitor equipment function (X-ray rooms/PACS) notify appropriate staff when necessary.
• Order and stock linen.
• Monitor X-ray reports in PACS for accuracy; notify radiologists when corrections are necessary.
• Review charts for physicians.
• Pre-order X-rays, place on hold on desktop.
• Monitor desktop orders, delete or adjust as needed.
• Download outside images into PACS system.
• Make CDs, & if necessary paper copies, of images for physicians prior to surgery or for patients who request them for continued care.
• Request supplies.
• Monitor clinic schedules to ensure adequate technologist coverage.
• Start up and shut down Radiology Department.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records system to send orders through as well as troubleshooting when issues arise.

The Successful Candidate Will Possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of approved American College of Radiology: Radiologic Technologist Program
• ASRT/MRTBE
• AZ State Medical Radiology Technologist Board of Examiners, BLS
• Bilingual-Spanish/English preferred.
• 2 + years radiology experience
• Knowledge of orthopedic imaging.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs: MS Office and EMR experience.
• High understanding of pediatric diseases and disabilities and how that affects the role of radiology.
• Ability to communicate with parents and children for their understanding.
• Ability to communicate at a child’s level in order to obtain the best possible images as quickly as possible.
• Ability to adapt patient anatomy and disabilities with positioning needs.

DMG’s Employee Health Requirements:

As a condition of employment, District Medical Group (DMG) requires each employee to remain compliant with mandatory employee health (EH) standards. TB screening, Hep B, MMR, TDAP, Varicella, and Influenza, or approved declinations are required for this role.