Radiologic Technologist CT & X-Ray - Emergency Room

Hher24; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

401K with company match

Additional benefits for full-time

Job summary

Hospitality Health ER in Galveston, TX seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide radiographs for patients from neonates to geriatrics, under Radiologist supervision and maintaining patient comfort and dignity.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT registration, TDH licensure, CPR, one year imaging experience, and CT experience; join a team focused on safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• One year of radiologic/imaging experience.
• Experience and training in CT.
• Registered CT Technologist with ARRT.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• CPR certification.
• Current State licensure from TDH.
• Maintains continuing education and professional development in radiology.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs for diagnostic purposes as directed by Radiologist.
• Position patients on exam tables and adjust immobilization devices for optimal views.
• Set exposure factors (time, distance) based on radiographic techniques.
• Apply radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patient and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and patients.
• Maintain professionalism in performance and practice.
• Adhere to hospital policies and ER radiology procedures.
• Complete required ER/Radiology skill check-off to assist the nurse and physician.

Skills

Radiology experience

CPR certification

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Graduation from accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

CT imaging

X-ray equipment

Job description

About Hospitality Health ER

Hospitality Health ER is a freestanding ER in Galveston, TX that overlooks the beautiful seawall. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional hospitality and customer service to everyone that enters our facility, going above and beyond the call of duty. We encourage a strong team environment, where our staff will step up to the plate during the busiest of times and lend a hand in whatever direction is needed.

If you are looking to make a change in your career and be part of an exciting team, with endless possibilities for career growth.

Overview

A freestanding ER in Galveston, TX is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join their team. The Radiologic Technologist cares for all patients including neonates, infants, children, adults, and geriatrics. The Radiologic Technologist will strive to provide proficient, competent care while maintaining the patient’s sense of comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities for the Radiologic Technologist

1. Operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (X- rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by Radiologist.

2. Positions patients on the exam table appropriately and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

3. Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.

4. Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff.

5. Shows knowledge of job when collaborating with physician, nurses, patients, and families.

6. Communicating effectively with co-workers, patients, and families.

7. Maintaining professionalism in job performance and practice.

8. Adhering to the guiding principle and policies set forth by Hospitality Health Emergency Room.

9. Completing the ER/Radiology tech skill check off, showing competency in skill necessary to assist the nurse and physician.

Requirements and Qualifications for the Radiologic Technologist

• Graduation from accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• One year of radiologic/imaging experience.
• Experience and training in CT.
• Registered CT Technologist.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• CPR certification.
• Current State licensure from TDH.
• Maintains level of continuing education, collaborative training, and interactions in radiology field.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay is commensurate with experience
• Night shift differential
• 401K with company match
• Additional benefits for full-time employees

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Hospitality Health ER is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.