Radiology Technologist

ScionHealth; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join their team in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes, ensure patient safety, and comply with all policies and regulations. This full-time position offers opportunities to grow within a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• The role requires specific licenses and experience in diagnostic imaging.
• Candidates must have ARRT registration and current BLS certification.
• One year of experience in diagnostic imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
• Prepares and documents activities related to radiation exposure.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and ensures proper identification.

Skills

Fluency in English

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Education

Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography

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Description

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes
• Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner
• Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy
  
  

Essential Functions

• Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies
• Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
• Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
• Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
• Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
• Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
• Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Postprocess images and data
• Verify archival storage of exam data
• Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy
• Identify and respond to emergency situations
• Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
• Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
• Provide optimal patient care
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography
  
  

Licenses/Certification

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
• Current BLS certification
• State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed
  
  

Experience

• One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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