CT/X-Ray Full-Time Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm + On-Call

USMD Hospital at Arlington; Arlington (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

USMD Hospital at Arlington is seeking a CT/X-Ray Technologist for a full-time role, Monday through Thursday 8:00am–5:30pm with on-call duties in Arlington, TX. You will perform interpretive, patient care, and technical radiologic functions to ensure accurate diagnosis.

Requires ARRT, CMRT, and BLS, plus 6 months to 1 year of radiology/CT experience and fluoroscopy expertise. You will work under the department supervisor, handle high-quality imaging, position patients, manage CT contrast

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program
• CMRT by Texas Medical Board, ARRT, and BLS certifications required
• 6 months to 1 year radiology & CT experience; fluoroscopy experience required
• Must meet physical demands and on-call requirements as applicable

Responsabilités

• Operates radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic-quality images
• Performs CT procedures and administers CT contrast per hospital policy
• Identifies patients and assesses procedure-specific requirements
• Maintains equipment and x-ray room in safe, clean condition
• Ensures ALARA standards during imaging and patient positioning
• Assists with quality control and routine safety training

Connaissances

CT imaging

Fluoroscopy

Patient positioning

Radiology exams

Formation

Two-year radiologic technology program

Description du poste

CT/X-Ray Full-Time Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm + On-Call

Arlington, TX, US

Job Purpose: Under the direction of the department manager or supervisor, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.

Education & Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited two‑year radiologic technology program

Required Licenses/Certifications: CMRT by the Texas Medical Board, ARRT, BLS certifications required

Work Experience: 6 months to 1 year radiology & CT experience required with preference in hospital setting. Fluoroscopy experience required.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Ability to stand/walk between 4 to 6 hours and sit between 2-4 hours. Requires the motion to lift and carry up to 1/3 of the time. Bend, reach, push, carry and pull 1/3 or more of the time. Continuous use of hands in gross and precise motor function. Lift up to 100 pounds up to 1/3 of the time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, see, speak, and hear.

Special Requirements: Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies. Numerical ability required. Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist.
• Receives and reviews request for radiologic studies
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards.
• Participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit.
• Administers CT contrast according to the hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs CT scan quality control procedures according to the hospital policies and state requirements.
• Explain and prepare the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
• Interview patients and review available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray room in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting order for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies.
• Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance
• Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job‑related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions
• Wears proper identification while on duty