Radiology Technologist FT
ScionHealth
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
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Job Summary
Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy.
Essential Functions
- Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by state and company policies.
- Provide education and prepare patients for procedures.
- Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety.
- Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
- Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding.
- Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes.
- Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy.
- Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.
- Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
- Corroborate a patient's clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Postprocess images and data.
- Verify archival storage of exam data.
- Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy.
- Identify and respond to emergency situations.
- Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment.
- Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely.
- Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital.
- Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
- Provide optimal patient care.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography.
Licenses/Certification
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
- Current BLS certification.
- State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed
Experience
- One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred.
Languages
- English
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