Radiologic Technologist

Healthcare Technical Staffing, LLC; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCT Staffing is seeking a qualified Radiology Technologist to join a dynamic team in Waxahachie, TX. The role covers a range of radiology procedures supervised by a Radiologist, with emphasis on accurate imaging, patient communication, and adherence to safety standards.

Shift availability includes both weekend and weekday schedules, offering exposure to diverse cases and patient populations in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiology procedures according to exam protocol and physician orders.
• Maintains quality and safety standards for imaging procedures.
• Communicates with patients and families about the test and prep.
• Prepares patient and area for procedures and positions patient accordingly.
• Ensures compliance with infection control and radiation safety policies.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; reports issues to management.

Skills

Radiology

Patient comms

Safety protocols

Job description

HCT Staffing bridges the gap between healthcare facilities and top-tier talent. For our candidates, our commitment to understanding your skills, goals, and aspirations means we connect you with opportunities that truly align with your career path. Together, we are building the future of healthcare excellence.

HCT Staffing is helping our client find a qualified Radiology Technologist to join their Dynamic Team.

Shift/Schedule: Both weekend and week day shift available.

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs radiology procedures on patients. These procedures are requested by a physician or licensed provider to diagnose disease and injury, following established protocols.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Performs high-quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring.
• Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set reference levels.
• Takes action when the reference level is exceeded, which may include patient follow-up.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients.
• Identifies patient service needs, ensures the correct exam is performed, and builds rapport.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test.
• Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepares the patient and area for the procedure.
• Positions the patient, adjusts immobilization devices, and moves equipment into position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies.
• Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation like requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Key Success Factors

• Able to perform high quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Provide services promptly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service.
• Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric care.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.