Radiologic Technologist- Houston, Baytown, Pasadena, Clear Lake and Galveston Areas!!!

TridentCare•Houston, TX

46d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Provide mobile X-Ray and EKG (if applicable) service to nursing homes, health care facilities, and other miscellaneous facilities. This role involves performing and processing X-Rays using portable digital (DR) or computed (CR) radiography equipment and submitting them for interpretation. Technologists will also perform EKGs as needed and transmit them for interpretation. Key responsibilities include maintaining equipment, communicating with dispatch and management, and ensuring accurate patient identification and order verification. The role requires adherence to radiation protection standards, professional conduct, and company policies regarding vehicle operation and drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Maintain required State licenses and/or ARRT Certification, health requirements, and operational requirements.
Valid driver’s license in the applicable state and in good current standing at all times.
Attend meetings as required.
Connect and disconnect Holter Monitors (if required).
Technologist must care for their equipment in a professional manner. Upon malfunction of any equipment, the supervisor should be notified immediately.
Perform special projects or other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
Train other technologists as required.
Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision.
Must have medical physical examinations and TB screening at time of hire and annually, along with annual infection control in-service.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license at all times and be able to produce the license on demand.

Nice To Haves

Perform EKGs (as needed)
Connect and disconnect Holter Monitors (if required)

Responsibilities

Perform and process X-Rays using portable digital (DR) or computed (CR) radiography equipment and submit/transmit them to a Radiologist for interpretation.
Unload portable X-Ray equipment and take into facilities to perform exams ordered by the physician. Must obtain clinically diagnostic, technically competent x-ray images.
Perform EKGs (as needed) and transmit them to a Cardiologist for interpretation. (if required)
Scan exam related paperwork/billing documents on a daily basis per protocol.
Regularly communicate with dispatch and management.
Communicate efficiently and interact professionally with peers, supervisory staff, and clients.
Maintain vehicle and x-ray equipment.
Login for self-dispatching or call into the dispatch department to obtain information regarding beginning case load.
Arrive at their first case or location where they pick up company vehicle at the start of their assigned shift or have left their house thirty (30) minutes prior.
Wear company uniform, company-provided name tag and radiation badge, and follow company dress code.
Carry the company-provided phone on his/her person.
Respond to all urgent communication within fifteen (15) minutes.
Check voicemail/text messages from each client’s facility upon completion of their assigned case(s); or minimally every thirty (30) minutes or as necessary.
Check for available cases via self-dispatching system and/or check in with the dispatcher on duty every thirty (30) minutes.
Check accuracy of ALL ORDERS against the exams listed in the patient’s chart as ordered by the physician. If orders differ or are absent, the exam cannot be completed until appropriate documentation is made.
Ensure correct patient by asking for two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth). Do not ask yes/no questions. If patient cannot identify themselves, the Nurse in Charge must identify them, and their name should be documented.
Ensure correct patient images are marked with correct patient information before sending to telerad.
Practice proper radiation protection at all times.
Not refuse to perform an assigned case regardless of its location.
Not call the referral site for purposes other than providing an ETA.
Record all hours worked into timesheet accurately and timely per protocol.
Properly care for company-owned, leased, or rented vehicles in conjunction with the maintenance manager per company policies and procedures.
Maintain speed limits and traffic rules in accordance to local and state laws when operating a company owned, leased, or rented vehicle.
Pay all motor vehicle tickets, including parking and speeding tickets, for company owned, leased, or rented vehicles.
Provide a copy of licenses(s) and/or certificate(s) to the appropriate TridentCare personnel.
Undergo medical physical examinations and TB screening at time of hire and annually, along with annual infection control in-service. Provide documentation to HR within two (2) weeks of the last annual exam.
Facility staff are to conduct any required patient transfers, support, positioning and/or assistance. Technologists are not to engage in these patient transfers, assistance and/or support activities.