Looking to make a meaningful impact with your imaging skills? Discover a career where your work directly supports the health of Native communities—and where your surroundings are as inspiring as your mission. At Pinon Health Center , Indian Health Service (IHS) , & Prairie Band Health Services, you’ll provide vital ultrasound services to a rural and culturally rich population in the heart of the Navajo Nation. This opportunity offers more than just a job—it’s a chance to serve with purpose in one of the most breathtaking and underserved regions in the country.
Assignment Details:
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Perform a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, and small parts imaging. Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures such as biopsies, paracentesis, and thoracentesis, while maintaining sterile technique and strict infection control practices. Accurately document exams in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and maintain logs per department standards. Explain procedures, position and transfer patients, and operate imaging equipment with confidence and care. Maintain appropriate patient shielding and ensure radiation safety protocols are followed. Be prepared to respond to emergencies with BLS/CPR, as needed. Work collaboratively with physicians and staff to prioritize urgent imaging needs. Flexibility is essential—must be able to rotate between departments or locations within the Chinle Service Unit and adapt to increased patient volume or call-back needs. Cultural awareness, professionalism, and compassion are key in delivering care to a predominantly Navajo population. Physical demands include lifting and positioning patients, standing for extended periods, and working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Additional Duties:
Other duties may be assigned as needed. This description does not encompass all responsibilities and may evolve as required.
Indian Preference Exercised:
Prairie Band, LLC follows Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Preference will be given as outlined in Section 22-2-4(B) for TIER 2 designated positions.
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Serve a purpose. Explore a place. Bring healing to a community that will truly appreciate your work. Apply today and become part of the IHS mission to raise the health status of American Indian and Alaska Native people to the highest possible level.
Requirements
Must be registered or registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) , ARDMS
Technical Knowledge : In-depth understanding of radiation protection standards and safe operating procedures. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to perform and evaluate diagnostic imaging. Familiarity with x-ray physics, including circuitry, exposure techniques, and imaging accessories (e.g., grids, filters, collimators). Clinical Skills : Ability to position patients with care and precision, even in emergency or trauma situations. Basic nursing skills, including vital sign monitoring, CPR, and familiarity with emergency protocols. Physical Demands : Must be able to lift and position patients, carry equipment and supplies, and work long hours, including rotating shifts. Work Environment : Must follow strict radiation safety protocols and work effectively in a clinical, fast-paced, and occasionally high-stress environment.
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