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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of a JCERT-approved Radiologic Sciences program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computer Tomography (CT), or eligible to take the registry and become registered within 12 months of hire.
• Certified by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), required by the first day of employment.
• Able to complete all job duties and functions with or without assistive or adaptive devices and/or reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT registration in Radiology (R) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform ordered procedures and obtain images according to written protocols.
• Position patients appropriately, using immobilization and protective equipment as needed and as directed by the provider.
• Organize and perform procedural steps in the proper sequence.
• Review, manipulate, and evaluate images to deliver high-quality diagnostic images, including required post-processing at remote workstations.
• Start up and calibrate the CT system daily.
• Review orders with the Radiologist to determine the appropriate protocol for each procedure.
• Administer IV contrast at the proper dosage and document it according to department policy.
• Perform and document equipment quality control according to manufacturer guidelines or department protocols, recognize abnormal results, and take appropriate action.
• Report equipment problems and failures to Bio-Medical or the Manager.
• Maintain a safe, clean examination environment with necessary supplies.
• Apply radiation safety principles, including ALARA, to protect patients and staff.
• Use PACS, EMR, and other software related to job responsibilities.
• Participate in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Work in variable environments and locations and perform other duties as assigned.