Radiology Imaging Specialist: Diagnostic Expert

TCH Medical Center; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Radiology Specialist to perform specialized radiographic procedures at the request of licensed independent practitioners for interpretation by radiologists. You will integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to deliver diagnostic information.

Qualified candidates have a technical diploma in radiology, ARRT and CMRT certifications, and at least 3 years of radiology experience.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma from a formal diagnostic radiology program is required.
• R-ARRT and CMRT certifications are required.
• Minimum of 3 years radiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Check rooms daily for adequate stock levels and update supply lists when needed.
• Confirm patient identity with approved identifiers and prepare patients for procedures.
• Verify patient’s pregnancy and informed consent statuses.
• Assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
• Determine type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on the patient’s medical/physical status.
• Provide clear and detailed information about the procedure to the patient, family, and others.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment, materials, medications, and processes.
• Work independently and perform routine and complex procedures while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology skills.
• Serve as an educational resource to others.
• Apply ALARA principles, including use of technical factors, to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Document fluoroscopic time, radiation exposure, incidents, variances, unusual circumstances, and/or patient concerns.
• Apply patient safety principles during all aspects of radiographic procedures.
• Report all equipment issues to Bio-Med
• Consult with radiologists and/or medical physicists with image quality issues.
• Maintain positive lines of communication radiologists, leadership, nurses, peers, staff, and others

Skills

3 years radiology experience

Education

Technical diploma in diagnostic radiology

Tools

R-ARRT certification

CMRT certification

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Radiology Specialist to perform specialized radiographic procedures at the request of licensed independent practitioners for interpretation by radiologists. You will integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to deliver diagnostic information.

Qualified candidates have a technical diploma in radiology, ARRT and CMRT certifications, and at least 3 years of radiology experience.