Radiology Technologist - Flexible Nights, Team Focus

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

No mandatory overtime

Job summary

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Radiology Technologist for the Lubbock Heart team. The role involves positioning patients, adjusting radiology equipment, and adhering to safety standards and patient confidentiality. You will collaborate across departments and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

New graduates are welcome. ARRT registration or Texas DOHR certification is required; licensure maintenance and inventory duties are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Graduate an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• New Graduates accepted.
• Minimum of ARRT registration in Radiography and/or medical Radiologic Technologist certification from Texas Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Control.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and adjusts equipment for taking x-rays following established procedures.
• Follow prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.
• Select length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis.
• Maintain examination rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Follow confidentiality standards.
• Work as a team member within the radiology department and all other departments.
• Participate in standby for modalities assigned and scheduled.
• Scrub uniforms, clean and pressed, will be worn at all times when on duty unless otherwise directed by the Radiology Director or designee.
• Complete all necessary forms for each study conducted and coordinates each study with the requesting physician or in their absence, follows instructions on the request form/transmission and checks each order against the physician’s order prior to beginning the exam.
• Check arm band on each patient for proper identification.
• Follow Lubbock Heart Hospital policies for time and attendance recording.
• Participate in quality improvement and quality control projects as assigned.
• Follow departmental policies and protocols for each exam performed.
• Maintain licensure and/or certification(s) for all modalities assigned.
• Is responsible for maintaining supplies in their assigned area and follows Lubbock Heart Hospital policies for ordering and gathering supplies.
• Participate in inventories of supplies as assigned.
• Report any mechanical or system problems to the Director or designee.
• Demonstrate initiative in their work habits while maintaining a professional demeanor with all hospital staff, guests, visitors, patients and physicians.
• Efficiently goes about all duties assigned and works toward maintaining budgetary goals.
• Is aware of incident occurrences within their work area and reports within twenty-four (24) hours to their supervisor using the proper form(s).
• Handle patient complaints in accordance with Lubbock Heart Hospital policy.
• Assist in the development of new CPT codes for the purpose of the Lubbock Heart Hospital and Department Charge Masters.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures within their assigned modalities.

Education

Radiologic Technologist program

Tools

Competency checklist

Job description

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Radiology Technologist for the Lubbock Heart team. The role involves positioning patients, adjusting radiology equipment, and adhering to safety standards and patient confidentiality. You will collaborate across departments and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

New graduates are welcome. ARRT registration or Texas DOHR certification is required; licensure maintenance and inventory duties are part of the job.