Radiology Technologist

TCH Medical Center; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Katy, TX seeks a Radiology Specialist to perform specialized radiographic procedures under the direction of licensed practitioners. You will integrate scientific knowledge with technical skills, while ensuring compassionate patient care to obtain diagnostic information.

The role requires collaboration with radiologists and medical staff, strict adherence to safety standards, and ongoing education about equipment and processes in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

R-ARRT certified

CMRT certification

3+ years radiology experience

ALARA compliance

Education

Technical diploma in diagnostic radiology

Tools

Imaging equipment

Radiology software

Bio-Med coordination

Job description

We are searching for a Radiology Specialist — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll perform exceptional and specialized radiographic procedures at the request of the licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. You will integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to result in diagnostic information.

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Qualifications

• Technical diploma from a formal diagnostic radiology program required
• R-ARRT and CMRT certification required
• 3 years' radiology experience required

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