Radiology Imaging Specialist — Fast-Paced Tech Leader

Texas Children's Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Radiology Specialist to perform advanced radiographic procedures under the guidance of radiologists in a fast-paced setting. You will combine science, technique, and compassionate care to produce diagnostic information and uphold ALARA principles for patient safety.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, selecting contrast agent types, documenting exposure details, and collaborating with radiologists and staff while maintaining equipment knowledge and

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in diagnostic radiology required.
• R-ARRT and CMRT certification required.
• Minimum 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
• Applies 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

R-ARRT certification

CMRT certification

3 years radiology experience

Education

Technical diploma from a formal diagnostic radiology program

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Radiology Specialist to perform advanced radiographic procedures under the guidance of radiologists in a fast-paced setting. You will combine science, technique, and compassionate care to produce diagnostic information and uphold ALARA principles for patient safety.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, selecting contrast agent types, documenting exposure details, and collaborating with radiologists and staff while maintaining equipment knowledge and