CT/Radiology Technologist

Altus Emergency; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Emergency Livingston seeks a Radiology Technologist to operate radiographic and CT equipment for diagnostic imaging, under ER Physician guidance. You will position patients, apply ALARA safety, and manage contrast administration while documenting exams and ensuring patient safety.

Required are completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, 1+ year radiologic/CT experience, and state licensure in Texas with ARRT certification. Join a team focused on quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• At least 1 year of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience.
• Current Texas state licensure and ARRT/JR CT certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs as directed.
• Position patient and table to obtain optimum views and views requested by physician.
• Apply ALARA principles to maximize radiation safety for patient and staff.
• Administer and consent for IV and oral contrast with awareness of reactions.
• Document procedures and maintain patient charts with accurate records.
• Explain risks and benefits of procedures to patients.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and QA procedures.
• Ensure safe CT procedures and proper use of imaging equipment.

Skills

Radiographic technique

Patient positioning

Radiation safety (ALARA)

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology

Current State licensure (TX)

ARRT certification (R) and CT

Tools

CT Scanner

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Description

Exceptional Emergency Center -Livingston

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the ER Physician by 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 NEC.
• 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.
• Possesses basic knowledge of radiology/CT equipment functioning to provide for minor repair and trouble-shooting for problems.
• Proficient in the utilization of all radiological/lab equipment of the ER.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving/lifting patients and equipment to prevent injury to patients and to self.
• Applies principles of radiology safety in the performance of position responsibilities.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel when needed.
• Ensures that problems/concerns regarding activities in the department are communicated with appropriate personnel.
• Provides safe transportation of patients to and from the patient care unit.
• Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of NEC.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience, Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
• At least 1 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience

LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

• 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)