Radiology Tech FT

USPI•Houston, TX

132d•Onsite

About The Position

USPI Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood is seeking a motivated Radiology Tech to join their team. The hospital has 6 OR rooms and 2 Treatment rooms and performs outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, General, GI, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Pain, Plastic, Podiatry, Spine, and Urology. The candidate will be available Monday-Friday, with a schedule subject to change based on the surgical schedule and flow of the day, including some early mornings and later evenings.

Requirements

IV and contrast administration
Orthopedic radiology
Pediatric radiology
Operating room Radiology
Trauma Radiology
GI Radiology
Outpatient and inpatient diagnostic Radiology
Myelography and arthrography
Pain Blocks
Cholangiograms
CXR
Modified Specimen Mammogram
Ability to adjust equipment for proper exposure, voltage and current in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
Ability to determine, prepare and set up medical supplies, instruments and equipment.
Ability to explain x ray procedures to patients.
Ability to position patients for each anatomical view specified using immobilization and protective devices as required.
Ability to report any changes in patient condition to attending medical staff.
Ability to monitor accessory equipment and assist attending physician with fluoroscopic examinations and special radiographic studies.
Ability to record amount and type of film exposed.
Ability to label film with identifying information.
Ability to sort film as required.
Ability to consult with lead x-ray tech and radiologist to ensure compliance with established standards of quality.
Ability to process film in accordance with standardized procedures.
Ability to maintain assigned work area in clean and orderly condition.
Ability to use CR reader.
Ability to use PACs to send exams for interpretation.
Ability to file and log in OR x-rays.
Ability to keep Mini C-Arm logs UTD.
Ability to report system of radiology findings to physician.
Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Perform the described duties in the primary work area and demonstrate competency in IV and contrast administration, orthopedic radiology, pediatric radiology, operating room Radiology, trauma Radiology, GI Radiology, outpatient and inpatient diagnostic Radiology, myelography and arthrography.
Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating x ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by physician; adjust equipment for proper exposure, voltage and current in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies, instruments and equipment; explain x ray procedures to patients; position patients for each anatomical view specified using immobilization and protective devices as required; report any changes in patient condition to attending medical staff.
Monitor accessory equipment and assist attending physician with fluoroscopic examinations and special radiographic studies.
Record amount and type of film exposed; label film with identifying information; sort as required.
Consult with lead x-ray tech and radiologist to ensure compliance with established standards of quality.
Process film in accordance with standardized procedures and maintain assigned work area in clean and orderly condition, CR reader.
Use PACs to send exams for interpretation.
File and log in OR x-rays, keep Mini C-Arm logs UTD.
Report system of radiology findings to physician.
Utilize "down time" to perform other assigned tasks, including room turnovers, restocking warmer, specialty carts, etc.