Radiology Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) role at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston supports radiologists by producing diagnostic images across X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI.

You will interact with patients to ensure a positive experience and accurate results for timely diagnoses. The ideal candidate holds ARRT Registered Radiography, Texas radiographer licensure on hire, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• TX radiographer license required on hire.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests on patients according to the department procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Prepares equipment ensuring it is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards; performs QA and documents.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and contacts Lead Technologist for problems.
• Maintains infection control standards and ensures room/equipment readiness before, during and after procedures.
• Completes all quality checks and maintains equipment logs.
• Ensures clinical supplies in each diagnostic room are stocked for procedures.

Skills

ARRT Radiography

BLS Certification

Texas License

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) , you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director. Obtains and documents patient history.

• Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards. Performs periodic QA and Ensures requisite documentation.

• Problem solves equipment failure and contacts Lead Technologist regarding equipment problems.

• Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards.

• Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained.

• Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure.

Job Requirements

Required

• Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire and

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, issued by the American Heart Association , upon hire

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Pay Range

$28.10 - $41.80 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.