Radiology Technician (Iraq)

Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. 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 SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., 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. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

The Radiology Technician uses specialized X-ray equipment to create images of the body for doctors to diagnose and treat patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients, operates equipment and evaluates X-ray images.  
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. 
• Prepares patients for radiological procedure by positioning patient. 
• Adjusts immobilization devices, moves equipment into specified positions and modifies equipment controls to set exposure factors. 
• Providing explanations of treatment and answering questions for patients. 
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding and knowledge of exposure factors. 
• Adjusts and maintains imaging equipment and ensures it is working properly. 
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 
• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events. 
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies. 

Operational Responsibilities:

• Assess patient and uses proper patient positioning to obtain optimal images. 
• Evaluates previous studies for comparison. 
• Performs technical phases of radiographic procedures within the radiology department. 
• Documents findings in a technologist report. 
• Performs procedures while taking precautions against unsafe exposure to patient, self or others.  
• Develops digital images, creates, updates and maintains patient data files and ensures transmission of images to consultant radiologists. 
• Manages diagnostic evaluation reports. 
• Provides written and verbal reports to physicians recognizing cases requiring immediate attention. 
• Interfaces with consultant radiologists and manages the operational and fiduciary compliance.  
• Interfaces with clinic staff, technical support for regular software upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting. 
• Responsible for imaging patient records, creates and maintains files and preforms audits. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications

Required Skills And Knowledge:

• Capable of functioning independently and proven ability in exercising independent judgment. 
• Consultation skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, public speaking skills, and proficiency with computer system. 
• Must be familiar with all standard radiographic procedures.  
• Possesses technical ability to obtain optimal images. 

Experience Required:

• Current experience in direct patient care and must have worked a minimum of 6-months of the last 12-months in career field.  
• Maintain continuing education activities. 
• Experience with digital acquisition and transmission of images desired.   

Education Required:

• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or home country equivalent. 
• Certified Ultrasound Technician or home country equivalent preferred.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.  
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications:

• Obtain medical clearance and maintain current immunizations. 
• Must be able to relocate to Balad, Iraq. 
• A valid passport from country of record is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Balad. 
• The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.