Radiology Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging tests including X-rays, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

You will work under the Medical Director and coordinate with radiologists to produce high-quality images for timely diagnoses. The role requires ARRT radiography certification, Texas licensure on hire, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• TX radiographer license required at hire.
• ARRT certification required at hire.
• BLS certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests on patients according to departmental protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Prepares equipment to be operational, safe and compliant with diagnostic standards; performs QA and maintains documentation.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and coordinates with Lead Technologist on problems.
• Maintains infection control standards and ensures equipment/room readiness before, during, and after procedures.
• Completes all quality checks and maintains equipment logs.
• Maintains clinical supply inventories to ensure rooms have necessary supplies for procedures.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Quality assurance

Infection control

Education

Texas Radiography Licensure

ARRT Certification in Radiography

BLS Certification

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

• 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

$35.00 - $35.00 /hour