Dual-Modality Technician

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a PRN Radiologic Technologist CT to join our team! The Radiologic Technologist CT is responsible for performing a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures. The Technologist uses a variety of radiographic equipment, computers, and detectors.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Associates Degree in Radiology Studies
Licensed by the Medical State Board of Texas as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
Certification in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-CT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
One (1) year of experience in CT
Knowledge of the principles and practices of diagnostic radiographic procedures
Knowledge of basic chemistry, film apparatus, and film processing techniques
Knowledge of how disease and injuries are diagnosed and imaged radiographically
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work
Knowledge of human anatomy
Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications
Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Ability to work independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending one oneself to get things done
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

Responsibilities

Sets up and operate radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients
Selects proper ionizing factors for radiologic diagnosis
Positions patient and set up and adjust equipment to obtain the best quality x-ray of the specific body area requested by the physician
Takes preventative steps to minimize radiation exposure to the patient and fellow staff
Adjusts and sets radiographic controls, such as kilovoltage and milliamperage, to prescribed specifications for proper timing of exposure
Regulates the length and intensity of film exposure
Positions and restrains patients; and takes X-rays of patients’ chest, limbs, or other body parts as requested by the physicians
Checks X-ray for clarity of image, and retakes X-rays when needed
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols and following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
Maintain radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.