Radiology Technician

Altus Community Healthcare•Baytown, TX

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About The Position

The Radiology Technologist operates radiographic and CAT SCAN equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs and CT scans as directed by physicians and in accordance with Radiologist protocols. The role includes positioning patients and examination tables to obtain appropriate views, applying radiation-safety practices and ALARA principles, and administering and obtaining consent for IV and oral contrast while monitoring for possible reactions and side effects. The technologist completes required exam paperwork and patient-chart documentation, with the goal of ensuring patient safety and satisfaction and obtaining diagnostically acceptable images. The position also includes additional patient-care and laboratory duties, such as starting IVs, drawing blood, operating laboratory testing equipment, processing patient samples, changing beds, cleaning rooms, and stocking linens. The technologist maintains and performs quality-control procedures on equipment, supports safe patient transport, follows applicable clinical laboratory requirements, and works with patients, physicians, staff, and administration. The role requires compliance with safety, infection-control, confidentiality, attendance, and organizational policies, as well as participation in meetings, in-service education, and performance-improvement activities. The work takes place in a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. The position involves physical activity including standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; it may require exerting up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds constantly. Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, adequate vision and hearing, and sustained physical motions are also described.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited, approved school of Radiologic Technology.
At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current state licensure.
Current BCLS certification.
Texas requirements: ARRT (R) (CT) and TDH/TMB.
Colorado and Rhode Island requirements: ARRT (R) (CT).
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Professional maturity, responsibility, effective communication, flexibility, organization, customer-service orientation, integrity, collaboration, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, sound judgment, teamwork, and accountability.
Ability to maintain adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction, and to inspect and analyze work close to the eyes.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, and lift; exert up to 40 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly; and perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
Ability to perform sustained standing, bending, stair or ramp use, and movements involving the upper extremities.

Responsibilities

Operate radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs according to physician direction and Radiologist protocols.
Operate CT equipment to produce diagnostic CT scans according to physician direction and Radiologist protocols.
Position patients and examination tables to obtain appropriate diagnostic views.
Apply radiation-safety practices, including beam restriction, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors, to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and self.
Administer and obtain consent for IV and oral contrast, and remain aware of possible reactions and side effects.
Prepare patients for examinations, including contrast administration, IV placement, and laboratory checks.
Complete required contrast, extravasation, pregnancy, and other exam-related forms and document accurate information in patient charts and records.
Explain the benefits, risks, procedures, treatments, and care to patients, taking language barriers into account.
Assist with equipment maintenance, cleaning, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
Perform additional patient-care duties, including starting IVs, drawing blood, changing beds, cleaning rooms, stocking linens, and transporting patients safely.
Perform moderate and waived laboratory testing, interpret results, take appropriate action on waived-test results, and operate laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
Comply with state and federal clinical laboratory requirements and perform quality-control procedures, calibrations, and required recordkeeping, including temperature and humidity checks.
Monitor send-out laboratory procedures and maintain supply inventory, submitting restocking orders as needed.
Communicate departmental problems and concerns to appropriate personnel and seek guidance when needed.
Follow safety, emergency preparedness, infection-control, OSHA, fire-safety, hazardous-materials, and confidentiality requirements.
Participate in performance-improvement activities, required meetings, and in-service education.
Treat patients, visitors, and staff fairly and respectfully, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with department members and other personnel.
Maintain professional appearance, wear identification, meet attendance standards, and remain flexible regarding staffing patterns and temporary assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.