Per Diem Radiology Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Pasadena

UnitedHealth Group•Pasadena, TX

1d•$24 - $43

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist works at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Pasadena. Upon a qualified physician’s order, the technologist uses ionizing-radiation equipment to obtain diagnostic radiographs in accordance with clinic and department policies, procedures, and protocols. Equipment may include fluoroscopic, digital, and routine radiographic rooms, with computed radiography (CR) technology for image acquisition. Depending on the assigned location, the technologist may rotate through the ambulatory surgery center to provide radiographic support using a C-arm or portable unit and perform fluoroscopic examinations. The role also uses the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) for clerical processes and the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The technologist performs imaging, supports technical quality control and equipment maintenance, follows radiation-safety and sterile-technique practices when applicable, maintains supplies and cleaning logs, and documents information for radiologist review. The role requires effective interaction with patients, coworkers, supervisors, coordinators, radiologists, physicians, and other clinic staff. The technologist participates in required training and maintains applicable licenses and certifications. Other technical or nontechnical duties may be assigned when the supervisor considers the employee’s training, experience, and credentials adequate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Eligible for ARRT (R) registry, with Graduate Technologist designation as defined by the Texas Medical Board; must attain ARRT (R) and MRT-General Certificate status within one year of eligibility, OR hold ARRT (R) and an MRT-General Certificate.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Demonstrated ability to use a computer keyboard and grasp the elements of digital image acquisition.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate in Applied Science in Radiology Technology.
At least 1 year of clinical Radiology Technologist experience.
PACS and RIS experience.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiography, including fluoroscopic studies when applicable, according to department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Apply technical principles, anatomical knowledge, and positioning techniques to produce optimal images; communicate instructions in a manner appropriate to patients’ age-related needs.
Maintain an individual repeat rate below 5%.
Participate in technical quality-control measures, perform routine equipment maintenance, and report malfunctions or performance variances to the Radiology Supervisor or designee.
Maintain necessary supplies and applicable cleaning-log documentation.
Use the RIS according to clinic and department guidelines, document atypical conditions that could affect image quality for radiologist review, and use PACS to identify image-transmission problems and notify the appropriate supervisor or coordinator when needed.
Follow radiation-safety measures and select and use age-appropriate shielding when the study content will not be compromised; use sterile technique when necessary.
Participate in clinic, department, and site-specific training programs; maintain applicable licenses and certifications and meet continuing-education requirements.
Communicate and work effectively with patients, coworkers, supervisors, coordinators, radiologists, physicians, and staff from other clinic departments and locations.
Perform other technical or nontechnical duties when training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by the supervisor.