Radiology Technologist

Emerus•Colleyville, TX

12d

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs a variety of imaging procedures, including CT and X-rays, at a technical level that does not require constant supervision. The role provides technical assistance and supportive patient care to help physicians, nurses, and other staff meet patients’ needs throughout the facility. The position may also perform basic clinical procedures and duties as an ER Technician when needed. The technologist operates and maintains imaging equipment and performs imaging exams in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. The role also supports laboratory testing and quality activities, including collecting samples, maintaining supplies and records, performing quality control and proficiency testing, and completing required equipment maintenance and function checks. Travel to facility locations and attendance at required meetings may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology.
Certification as a medical radiologic technologist as required by the state in which practicing.
Registered Technologist in radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Proficiency with most X-ray/CT equipment, manufacturers’ hardware/software, and PACS.
Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Radiology.
ARRT registration in computed tomography; CT certification is required in the Las Vegas market and within 12 months of hire in the Pennsylvania market.
2+ years of radiologic/imaging experience.
1+ years of CT experience.
1+ years of emergency room experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to physicians, nurses, and other technical and administrative staff.
Operate and maintain imaging department equipment, including X-ray, CT, CR reader, and PACS.
Perform imaging exams according to established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws, and notify the physician on duty of results.
Perform basic clinical procedures under the direction of the physician and/or nurse on duty.
Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing according to established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Maintain adequate supplies of reagents and consumables for quality testing.
Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment according to established protocols.
Perform laboratory quality control and proficiency testing and/or split-sample analysis as established by the facility.
Retain records of analytic activities for a minimum of two years.
Perform assigned Quality Assessment activities and document them for periodic review by the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Laboratory Director.
Perform duties as an ER Technician as needed.
Travel to facility locations as required.
Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.