Radiology Technologist Full-time PRN 4,000 Sign-on Bouns up to 5,000 in Relocation

Ach Employment Services•Lumberton, TX

About The Position

Lumberton The Radiology Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the ER Physician in accordance with the Radiologist accepted protocol. The technologist will also be proficient in the positioning of the patient and the examining table to obtain optimum views of the specified area of the body requested by physician. Technologist will also practice radiation safety techniques with the ALARA principle in mind, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to maximize radiation protection to patient and staff. Each technologist will operate CT SCAN equipment to produce Computed Tomography (CT scans) of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the ER Physician in accordance with the Radiologist protocol. Technologist will be responsible for administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral, while being aware of all possible reactions and side effects. The Technologist will also be responsible for filling out appropriate paperwork and ensuring proper documentation in patients' chart. Our Primary goal is to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, while acquiring an acceptable exam of diagnostic quality. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of ACH. Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures. Explains to Patients the benefits and risks of Procedures and Exams. Prepares Patient as necessary for examination, i.e.: contrast, proper IV placements, checking labs. Facilitates departmental operations through completion of all appropriate Contrast, Extravasations, Pregnancy, and other forms related to preformed exam. Maintains safety precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients, other personnel, and self. Maintains current knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology /CT procedures performed in the Radiology Department. Possesses basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to apply principles of radiology and methods of exposure to obtain Diagnostic quality images.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
At least 1 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Current State licensure
Current BCLS Certification
Texas Requirements: ARRT (R) (CT) and TDH/TMB
Colorado and Rhode Island Requirements: ARRT (R) (CT)

Responsibilities

Operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes
Proficient in the positioning of the patient and the examining table to obtain optimum views of the specified area of the body requested by physician
Practice radiation safety techniques with the ALARA principle in mind
Operate CT SCAN equipment to produce Computed Tomography (CT scans) of the body for diagnostic purposes
Administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral
Filling out appropriate paperwork and ensuring proper documentation in patients' chart
Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of ACH
Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures
Explains to Patients the benefits and risks of Procedures and Exams
Prepares Patient as necessary for examination, i.e.: contrast, proper IV placements, checking labs
Facilitates departmental operations through completion of all appropriate Contrast, Extravasations, Pregnancy, and other forms related to preformed exam
Maintains safety precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients, other personnel, and self
Maintains current knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology /CT procedures performed in the Radiology Department
Possesses basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to apply principles of radiology and methods of exposure to obtain Diagnostic quality images