CT and/or MRI Radiologic Technologist

Fountain Life•Houston, TX

63d

About The Position

To ensure success, the Radiologic Technologist should be detail-oriented with the ability to deliver care in a compassionate manner, thus always ensuring absolute comfort of members. They will collaborate effectively with other members of the medical team in either the White Plains New York, Frisco Texas, or Lake Nona Florida locations on the status of members and the delivery of high-quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program or equivalent hospital-based program
Possess a current ARRT certification and State license for specified location in which you are applying with IV injection permission
ARRT Certification eligible in MRI or Cat Scan and/or Bone Densitometry (Experience in Cardiac CTA helpful)
BLS certification

Responsibilities

Address all members, staff, and visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner
Provides personal protective equipment in accordance with safely standards and policies/procedures/protocols set in place by Fountain Life and CDC guidelines
Assists with quality control duties and assignments as required.
Operates Cat Scan, DEXA and diagnostic Xray equipment in accordance with established organizational policy
Prepares and positions patients for CT scanning, DEXA and radiographic procedures; ensures patient modesty, confidentiality, and privacy
Prepares IV solution sets and contrast agents for administration as ordered.
Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts
Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff
Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance
Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately
Explains proper preparation to patients prior to procedure. Obtain patient signature and technologist initials on history form.
Contributes to and maintains good working rapport with all members, personnel, and providers to ensure that the organization’s objectives can effectively meet the needs of members and providers.
Assures that patient rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, and civil rights are maintained.
Contributes to an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the organization.
Reports all unsafe, hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc. to supervisor immediately.
Assures that work and/or assignment areas are maintained in a neat, safe, clean, and orderly fashion.
Assists with training new employees as needed.
Handle stressful and emergency situations with a calm rational demeanor.
Demonstrate the ability to set priorities and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Maintains and compiles records and reports as necessary.