Radiology/ct Technician PT

Altus Community Healthcare; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Community Healthcare is seeking a Radiology Technologist in Waco, Texas. In this role, you will operate radiographic equipment to produce images for diagnostic purposes and administer contrast materials. You will also perform essential patient care duties such as starting IVs and drawing blood.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with at least 2 years of imaging experience. Strong attention to detail and proficiency with patient care tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs.
• Administer and consent for contrast both IV and oral.
• Perform patient care duties including starting IVs and drawing blood.

Skills

Radiographic equipment operation

Patient positioning

IV administration

Blood drawing

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology

At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience

Job description

Description

The Radiology Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist's accepted protocol. The technologist will also be proficient in positioning the patient and examination table to obtain optimum views of the specified area of the body requested by the physician. The technologist practices radiation safety techniques with the ALARA principle in mind, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to maximize radiation protection to patient and staff.

Each Radiology Technologist will operate CAT SCAN equipment to produce Computed Tomography (CT) scans of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist protocol. The technologist will be responsible for administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral, while being aware of all possible reactions and side effects, and for filling out appropriate paperwork and ensuring proper documentation in the patients’ chart.

The technologist will also be responsible for additional patient care duties, including but not limited to: starting IVs, drawing blood, operating lab testing equipment and running patient samples, changing of beds, cleaning of rooms, and stocking linens.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
• At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience

Language/Math/Reasoning Ability

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized situation.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills

Certificate/Licenses

• Current State Licensure (Required)
• Current BCLS Certification (Required)
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Preferred)