Radiology Technologist - $25-36 per hour

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus possible

Job summary

Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures and assist in fluoroscopy, OR, and trauma cases. The role requires ARRT, Texas licensure, and BLS certification, with opportunities for sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include image quality evaluation, patient communication, contrast administration under physician guidance, and maintaining equipment and safety standards in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Active Texas Medical Board license; ARRT certification required or eligible.
• ARRT certification in Radiography or eligible; must obtain ARRT within 1 year of graduation.
• Active BLS/CPR for healthcare provider at hire; required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality diagnostic radiographs using appropriate equipment and protocols.
• Assist with fluoroscopy, arthrography, OR procedures, and trauma.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and proper patient identification.
• Prepare, identify and/or administer contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
• Ensure a clean, safe work area and report equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Patient interaction

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

Associate degree

Tools

C‑arm equipment

Fluoroscopy

OR procedures

Job description

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Radiology Tech performs basic to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. The Radiology Tech exercises professional judgment in providing health care services, applying x-ray energy, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. The Radiology tech is multi-skilled in the use of O.R. procedures and equipment.

General Functions:

• Produces high quality diagnostic radiographs, by selecting and operating appropriate radiographic equipment, operating room protocols, c-arm use and advanced diagnostic procedures
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques, in agreement with state statutes and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• Rotates through advanced areas of diagnostic radiology to include procedures in O.R Urography room, open reductions, myelography, arthrography, placements and trauma
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded
• Assists practitioner with fluoroscopy, arthrography, O.R. procedures and trauma
• Provides communication to patients for instructions and history in order to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical safety and psychological needs of the patient during procedures
• Positions patients to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest as requested respecting patients’ ability, comfort and safety. Checks to ask about pregnancy and LMP
• Implements protective measures to prevent patient injury due to thermal. Electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical and radiation sources
• Provides practical instruction, evaluation and precepting for students and/or other healthcare professionals
• Assumes responsibility for assigned areas, quality control of equipment and reports equipment malfunction
• Assures environment of working area, equipment and accessories are kept neat and clean Initiates anecdotal, incident, contrast agent variance and accident reports in a timely manner
• Performs related duties such as transporting patients, film processing and film filing as needed
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Associate degree

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Possession of current Texas Medical Board (TMB) license. Possession of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, in Radiography or registry eligible. Must have ARRT within one year post graduation of accredited school.

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID #2603026208. Posted job title: Radiology Tech

Benefits

• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance