Radiology Technologist I

Woodlandheights; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lufkin seeks a part-time Radiology Technologist I. This role involves performing high-quality radiographic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety, with essential responsibilities including maintaining imaging equipment and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will possess ARRT certification and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of clinical experience required.
• Must hold ARRT certification and a valid state license.
• BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures to obtain diagnostic images.
• Prepares patients and explains procedures to ensure comfort.
• Maintains imaging equipment and ensures compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Proficiency in operating and maintaining radiology equipment

Knowledge of radiographic techniques

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

ARRT Certification

Licensed Radiologic Technologist

BCLS Certification

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Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist I is responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols. This role collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver efficient and effective patient care, ensuring safety, accuracy, and patient comfort.

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist I is responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols. This role collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver efficient and effective patient care, ensuring safety, accuracy, and patient comfort.

Essential Functions

• Performs high-quality radiographic procedures independently, ensuring reproducible and diagnostic-quality images while adhering to positioning guidelines and departmental standards.
• Practices radiation safety principles in accordance with ALARA guidelines and participates in the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs to minimize exposure.
• Prepares patients for procedures, verifies orders, confirms patient identity using two identifiers, and explains procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
• Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics.
• Cleans and maintains imaging equipment and modalities in compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and organized environment for patients and staff.
• Ensures the availability and proper organization of supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
• Inserts IV catheters for contrast injections when performing CT or MRI procedures, following departmental policies.
• Scans and verifies all associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation, ensuring proper documentation.
• Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration to support seamless patient care delivery.
• Identifies and mitigates artifacts in images, ensuring optimal image quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining radiology equipment.
• Knowledge of radiographic techniques, anatomy, and positioning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understanding of radiation safety and infection control protocols.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accurate imaging and documentation.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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