Radiologic Technologist-Night Shift

Seminole Hospital District; Seminole, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hospital District in Seminole, TX is seeking a Radiologic Technologist on the Night Shift. The role performs diagnostic radiographic procedures and may include CT, Ultrasound, MRI, or Mammography under radiologist supervision.

Qualified candidates hold an associate degree or certificate in Radiologic Sciences, ARRT registration, GMRT upon Texas licensure, current CPR, and at least 1 year of RT experience or willingness to train in CT/MRI.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a 2-year accredited program in Radiologic Sciences (Associate or Certificate).
• Registered technologist ARRT (R) and Texas GMRT license or eligible.
• Current CPR certification and ability to work in a hospital radiology setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiology procedures under radiologist supervision.
• Operate CT, Ultrasound, MRI, or Mammography as needed.
• Follow infection control and body substance isolation policies.
• Maintain documentation and ensure accuracy of patient, exam, and laterality.
• Assist with scheduling and patient prep as required.

Skills

Proficient with radiology equipment

Effective communication

Computer skills

Radiologic imaging knowledge

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Radiologic Sciences

Tools

PACs

EMR

Teleradiology

Job description

08 Oct Radiologic Technologist-Night Shift

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, CT and/or Ultrasound, MRI, or Mammography on patients and works with members of the Hospital District and the community to improve the delivery of patient care.

Supervisory Responsibility: Mentors new technologists. Students of Allied Health Imaging Programs

Payscale: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Radiology, CCOO

Department: Radiology

Physical and Mental Requirements

• extended periods of sitting/standing/ walking
• pushing/pulling
• repetitive motion
• lifting/carrying >= 50 lbs.
• climbing
• hearing acuity

Work Conditions

• inside
• occasionally highly stressful
• Exposure to Ionizing Radiation

Job Qualifications

Education

• At minimum – Graduate of 2 year accredited program in Radiologic Sciences (Associate or Certificate)

Licensure, Registry and Certifications

• Registered technologist ARRT (R)
• Texas Board of Medical Examiners General Medical Radiologic Technologist GMRT
• Current CPR

Personal Job Related Skills

• Proficient in use of diagnostic radiology equipment in performance of radiology procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge essential.
• Good deductive reasoning skills/problem solving skills
• Ability to relate positively to the members of the community.

Experience

Prior Work Experience

• Exemplary clinical education skills. One year experience as registered RT preferred.
• Prior didactic and/or clinical training in CT, US, MRI, or Mammography preferred or must be willing to train in CT or other modalities.

Technical Training

• Proficient with computed radiography, digital radiography, PACS, EMR’s, teleradiology.
• Ability to work with computers, (Windows OS), Microsoft Office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures on patients under radiologist supervision.
• Follows body substance isolation policies to include frequent hand washing and cleaning all patient contact surfaces after each patient.
• Verifies orders for accurate patient, exam, diagnosis, and laterality.
• Properly educates patients regarding procedure and all associated preparations.
• Modifies procedures according to patient age and pathology as appropriate.
• Permanently identifies exposures prior to submitting (uses markers).
• Processes Digital Detectors proficiently.
• Maintains equipment, detectors, reporting problems to supervisor.
• Transports patients to and from department within 15 minutes of order when possible.
• Properly performs patient immobilization and transfer when needed.
• Consistently wears personnel radiation monitor and consistently wears lead aprons/gloves/glasses when appropriate.
• Assists other providers, physicians, and departments in a professional manner.
• Participates in call and holiday schedules to include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assists in scheduling exams, giving necessary prep information.
• Assists in maintaining daily patient exam log.
• Sends exams to Radiologist and scans in associated consents, questionnaires, worksheets, and reports.
• Follows procedures for burning CD’s for patient transfer or DICOM Transfer, maintaining log of all imaging transfers.

IF also CT Technologist:

• Performs computed tomography procedures on patients under radiologist supervision.
• Properly inputs patient identification, scan indications prior to scanning patient.
• Backs up patient scans to PACS or to CD-R.
• Maintains equipment, power injector, and thermal printer, reporting problems to supervisor.