OR/X-Ray Full-Time 7a - 3:30p + On-Call
About The Position
Under the direction of the department manager or supervisor, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards. Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure. Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield. Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray room in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting order for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies. Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance. Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards. Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions. Wears proper identification while on duty. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program
- CMRT by the Texas Medical Board
- ARRT certification
- BLS certification
- 6 months to 1 year radiology experience required
- Surgical C-Arm experience
- Fluoroscopy experience required
- Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies.
- Numerical ability required.
- Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions
- Ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials
- Ability to comply with attendance requirements
- Ability to comply with Human Resource policies.
Nice To Haves
- Preference in hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist.
- Receives and reviews request for radiologic studies
- Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements
- Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards.
- Explain and prepare the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
- Interview patients and review available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure
- Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
- Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray room in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
- Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting order for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies.
- Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance
- Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job‑related hazards.
- Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
- Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions
- Wears proper identification while on duty
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
