Radiology Technologist - Specialist

Texas Children's Careers•Houston, TX

19h

About The Position

We are searching for a Radiology Specialist — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll perform exceptional and specialized radiographic procedures at the request of the licensed independent practitioner for interretation by radiologists. You will integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to result in diagnostic information. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

Technical diploma from a formal diagnostic radiology program required
R-ARRT and CMRT certification required
3 years’ radiology experience required

Responsibilities

Check rooms daily for adequate stock levels and update supply lists when needed
Confirm patient identity with approved identifiers and prepare patients for procedures
Verify patient’s pregnancy and informed consent statuses
Assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
Determine type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on the patient’s medical/physical status
Provide clear and detailed information about the procedure to the patient, family, and others
Maintain current knowledge of equipment, materials, medications, and processes
Work independently and perform routine and complex procedures while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology skills
Serve as an educational resource to others
Applies ALARA principles, including use of technical factors, to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others
Document fluoroscopic time, radiation exposure, incidents, variances, unusual circumstances, and/or patient concerns
Apply patient safety principles during all aspects of radiographic procedures
Report all equipment issues to Bio-Med
Consult with radiologists and/or medical physicists with image quality issues
Maintain positive lines of communication radiologists, leadership, nurses, peers, staff, and others