Radiology Technologist - PRN

Laredo Emergency Center, LLC; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laredo Emergency Center, LLC is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiographic and CAT SCAN equipment for diagnostic purposes, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Responsibilities include patient positioning, operating equipment, and performing additional care duties such as starting IVs and conducting lab tests.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with at least 2 years of experience. Required certifications include current state licensure and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience.
• Ability to read, comprehend instructions, and present information effectively.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment for diagnostic purposes.
• Administer and consent for contrast both IV and oral.
• Perform additional patient care duties including starting IVs and drawing blood.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient care

CT scanning

Blood drawing

Education

Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Radiographic equipment

CAT SCAN equipment

Lab testing equipment

Job description

Summary

The Radiology Technologist will operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist accepted protocol. The technologist will also be proficient in the positioning of the patient and examining table to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Technologist will also practice radiation safety techniques with the ALARA principle in mind, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to maximize radiation protection to patient and staff.

Each Radiology Technologist will operate CAT SCAN equipment to produce Computed Tomography (CT scans) of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist protocol. The Radiology Technologist will be responsible for administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral, while being aware of all possible reactions and side effects. The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for filling out appropriate paperwork and ensuring proper

Our Primary goal is to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, while acquiring an acceptable exam of diagnostic quality.

The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for additional patient care duties. This includes, but is not limited to: starting IVs, drawing blood, operating lab testing equipment and running patient samples, changing of beds, cleaning of rooms, and also stocking linens.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
• At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience

Language/Math/Reasoning Ability

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills

Certificate/Licenses

• Current State Licensure (Required)
• Current BCLS Certification (Required)
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (Preferred)