Radiologic Technologist FT

Wilson County Memorial Hospital District; Floresville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson County Memorial Hospital District in Floresville, TX is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exams in the department, at patient bedsides, and in operating rooms, following physician orders and safety practices.

The role requires an AA degree or equivalent, ARRT registration, and Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist license, with 6 months to 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Must possess ARRT certification and Texas Department of State Health Services license as Medical Radiologic Technologist.
• Graduate of an approved two-year Radiologic Technology program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations in the department, at patient bedsides, and in operating rooms.
• Follow physician orders and ensure exams are performed as requested.
• Maintain radiation protection practices for patients and staff during procedures.
• Enter accurate exam and supply charges in the RIS/HIS (Meditech) and assist with contrast administration as ordered.

Skills

Radiologic technology

Patient care

Radiation protection

Education

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent

Job description

Summary: Provides quality radiographic exams for radiologist interpretation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease(s) by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Under the supervision of the Chief Technologist, performs radiographic examinations in the department, at the patients bedside, and in the operating room suites.Performs optimally diagnostic radiographic and/or fluoroscopic exams on patients.Studies performed include GI, GU, and orthopedic radiography.Follows requesting physician order(s) to ensure exams performed are done as ordered.Practices sound radiation protection techniques for the patient in the department as well as for ancillary personnel (during radiographic/fluoroscopic exams) at the patient bedside and/or the operating room.Administers oral, rectal and/or IV contrast to the patient as ordered by the requesting physician/radiologist.Enters accurate and timely patient exam/supply charges in the RIS/HIS (Meditech).Education and/or ExperienceAssociate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience to be proficient.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust possess ARRT (Registered Radiologic Technologist) and TexasDepartment of State Health Services - Certified Medical RadiologicTechnologist licenses.Other Skills and AbilitiesMust be a graduate of an approved two year program in RadiologicTechnology or other teaching institution recognized by the ARRT.Education and/or ExperienceAssociate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience to be proficient.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust possess ARRT (Registered Radiologic Technologist) and TexasDepartment of State Health Services - Certified Medical RadiologicTechnologist licenses.Other Skills and AbilitiesMust be a graduate of an approved two year program in RadiologicTechnology or other teaching institution recognized by the ARRT.