Radiology/ct Technician PT

Altus Emergency Center Lake Jackson; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Altus Emergency Center Lake Jackson is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiographic and CT equipment for diagnostic imaging, following radiologist protocols. The role includes patient positioning, dose optimization using ALARA principles, and coordinating contrast administration with monitoring for adverse reactions.

Responsibilities extend to completing documentation, providing basic patient care tasks, and ensuring safety and quality of exams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs for diagnostic purposes as directed by Physician and Radiologist.
• Position patients and adjust tables to obtain optimum views.
• Administer and consent for contrast (IV and oral) and monitor for reactions.
• Fill out paperwork and document in patient chart.
• Perform additional patient care duties such as starting IVs, drawing blood, and stocking rooms.

Skills

ALARA safety

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program

2+ years radiologic/imaging and CT experience

Tools

CT scanner

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Description

The Radiology Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist accepted protocol. The technologist will also be proficient in the positioning of the patient and examining table to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Technologist will also practice 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.

Job Type

Part-time

Description

The Radiology Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist accepted protocol. The technologist will also be proficient in the positioning of the patient and examining table to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Technologist will also practice 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 Radiology Technologist will be responsible for administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral, while being aware of all possible reactions and side effects. The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for filling out appropriate paperwork and ensuring proper documentation in patients' chart. Our Primary goal is to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, while acquiring an acceptable exam of diagnostic quality. The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for additional patient care duties. This includes, but is not limited to: starting IVs, drawing blood, operating lab testing equipment and running patient samples, changing of beds, cleaning of rooms, and also 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 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)

Requirements:

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

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