Pediatric Radiology Technologist Specialist

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is seeking a Radiology Specialist to perform specialized radiographic procedures under the direction of licensed practitioners for radiologist interpretation.

The role requires a technical radiology diploma, ARRT and CMRT certifications, and at least 3 years of radiology experience. You will ensure patient safety, manage supplies, and educate staff while adhering to ALARA principles.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma from a formal diagnostic radiology program is required.
• R-ARRT and CMRT certification required.
• 3 years radiology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Check rooms daily for adequate stock levels and update supply lists when needed.
• Confirm patient identity with approved identifiers and prepare patients for procedures.
• Verify patient’s pregnancy and informed consent statuses.
• Assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
• Determine type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on the patient’s medical/physical status.
• Provide clear and detailed information about the procedure to the patient, family, and others.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment, materials, medications, and processes.
• Work independently and perform routine and complex procedures while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology skills.
• Serve as an educational resource to others.
• Applies ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Document fluoroscopic time, radiation exposure, incidents, variances, unusual circumstances, and/or patient concerns.
• Apply patient safety principles during all aspects of radiographic procedures.
• Report all equipment issues to Bio-Med
• Consult with radiologists and/or medical physicists with image quality issues.
• Maintain positive lines of communication radiologists, leadership, nurses, peers, staff, and others

Education

Technical diploma in diagnostic radiology

R-ARRT certification

CMRT certification

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is seeking a Radiology Specialist to perform specialized radiographic procedures under the direction of licensed practitioners for radiologist interpretation.

The role requires a technical radiology diploma, ARRT and CMRT certifications, and at least 3 years of radiology experience. You will ensure patient safety, manage supplies, and educate staff while adhering to ALARA principles.