Radiology Tech - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing radiology procedures in accordance with clinicians' orders, exam protocols and instructions. They are to instruct the patient regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum test results, and assess and interpret data on patients. The technologist will identify patient requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provide care as stipulated in the departmental policy. They are expected to follow prescribed safety standards in operating equipment, maintain all equipment in appropriate operating condition, and maintain examination rooms and work areas, keeping all necessary items stocked. They should monitor radiology procedures and exams and provide quality imaging, while providing all services needed for their patient and maintaining a positive patient relation atmosphere. The technologist must maintain accurate department records, reports and files as directed, and follow HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. As a member of the Radiology care team, the technologist works collaboratively with other department members, clinicians, and personnel to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. They will follow aseptic procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious material, and adhere to safety and infection control guidelines and policies established by the hospital. In addition, the technologist performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
- Licensed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, ARRT registration
- Licensed by the Texas Medical Board, MRT registration
- CPR certification for Health Care Providers
- Minimum two (2) years experience as an ARRT and MRT Registered Technologist
- Knowledge of all radiologic equipment
- Proficient at all general studies
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Experience in CT required
- Ability to operate all Radiology Equipment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multi-task efficiently and effectively
- Knowledge of policies and procedures including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, also sterile and infection control guidelines
- Knowledge of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and procedures to avoid exposure to infectious materials or equipment
- Organizes time and sets priorities to accomplish workload
- Maintains an organized and clean work area to ensure general safety
- Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain competence
- Annually completes all required in-service and training
- Completes all required CE credits to maintain licensure
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management and peers
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people
- Excellent telephone skills
- Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and physiology to sufficiently pinpoint area of imaging
- The ability to communicate effectively in the English language, in person, by phone and in writing
- Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful or emergency situations
Responsibilities
- Performing radiology procedures in accordance with clinicians' orders, exam protocols and instructions
- Instructing the patient regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum test results
- Assessing and interpreting data on patients
- Identifying patient requirements relative to their age-specific needs and providing care as stipulated in the departmental policy
- Following prescribed safety standards in operating equipment
- Maintaining all equipment in appropriate operating condition
- Maintaining examination rooms and work areas keeping all necessary items stocked
- Monitoring radiology procedures and exams and providing quality imaging
- Providing all services needed for their patient while maintaining a positive patient relation atmosphere
- Maintaining accurate department records, reports and files as directed
- Following HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
- Working collaboratively with the other members of their department, clinicians and other department personnel to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care
- Following aseptic procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious material
- Following safety and infection control guidelines and policies established by the hospital
- Performing a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
