Radiology Tech - Multimodality (Weekends)

Cogdell Memorial Hospital • Snyder, TX

98d

About The Position

Performs a variety of imaging procedures, including CTs and two dimensional (2D) ultrasonic recordings of internal organs. The Radiology Tech is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their needs. This position is weekends only (7am-7PM).

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Graduation of a radiology education program under the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, RT (R) registered radiologic technologist certification required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, RT (C), registry eligible/certification completed or Computed Tomography experience preferred
• Successful completion of an approved course in general sonography
• Current Texas Medical Board Radiologic Technologist License required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Maintains good rapport with physicians and other staff
• Verifies patient identification and examination to be performed before starting a procedure
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area; controls inventory of supplies for assigned area and cleans and disinfects exam rooms and equipment as required
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population
• Uses independent judgment during exams to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients during examinations and procedures
• Practices the radiation protection principle – As Low As Reasonably Achievable
• Reports equipment malfunction or damage to the department supervisor in a timely manner and contacts appropriate equipment maintenance contract for service calls
• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction
• Explains exams to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Evaluates images for technical quality as well as proper film marking and patient identification
• Operates and maintains digital radiographic equipment
• Operates the computed tomography equipment, power injector, and determines proper dosing and safety factors for the patient and examination, starts IV catheters on requisite patients
• Obtains patient’s consent for intravenous contrast injection prior to the introduction of contrast
• Operates the mobile fluoroscopic equipment, as needed, and ensures Quality Control logs for fluoroscopic equipment are maintained
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Performs invasive ultrasound procedures and follows disinfecting protocols
• Performs abdominal ultrasound studies, OB/GYN ultrasound studies as required
• Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications
• Selects appropriate transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of the field, and other specifications of the study
• Moves the transducer by hand over specified areas of the body and observes sound waves displayed on the screen to monitor the quality of the ultrasonic pattern produced
• Obtains permanent record of internal examination by capturing the necessary images of an organ(s) shown on the display monitor and sends the images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System
• Maintains records of ultrasound images taken; calculates, compiles and records data from numerical readings on patient’s medical record and related documents
• Practices aseptic technique and infection control protocols as necessary
• Documentation meets current standards and department/hospital policy
• Performs other clerical duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED