X-Ray/CT Technologist – Part Time

Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures, CT and/or Ultrasound, MRI, or Mammography on patients and works with members of the Hospital District and the community to improve the delivery of patient care. This is a part time position – every other weekend.

Supervisory Responsibility: Mentors new technologists. Students of Allied Health Imaging Programs

Payscale: Non-Exempt, Shift Differential

Reports to: Director of Radiology, COO, CEO

Department: Radiology

Physical and Mental Requirements

• extended periods of sitting/standing/ walking
• manual dexterity
• pushing/pulling
• repetitive motion
• lifting/carrying >= 50 lbs.
• crawling
• climbing
• kneeling/bending
• visual acuity
• hearing acuity

Work Conditions

• inside
• occasionally highly stressful

Hazards

• OHSA Blood Borne Pathogens Class I
• Exposure to Ionizing Radiation

Types of Clients Served:

Neonate (<1yr.), Child/Pediatric (1-11 yrs.), Adolescent (12-17 yrs.), Adult (18-55 yrs.), Geriatric (>55 yrs.)

Job Qualifications

Education

• At minimum – Graduate of 2 year accredited program in Radiologic Sciences (Associate or Certificate)

Licensure, Registry and Certifications

• Registered technologist ARRT (R)
• Texas Board of Medical Examiners General Medical Radiologic Technologist GMRT
• Current CPR

Personal Job Related Skills

• Proficient in use of diagnostic radiology equipment in performance of radiology procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge essential.
• Good deductive reasoning skills/problem solving skills
• Ability to relate positively to the members of the community.

Experience

Prior Work Experience

• Exemplary clinical education skills. One year experience as registered RT preferred.
• Ability to work with computers and computer applications.

Technical Training

• Proficient with computed radiography, digital radiography, PACS, EMR’s, teleradiology.
• Prior didactic and/or clinical training in CT, US, MRI, or Mammography preferred or must be willing to train in CT or other modalities.

Primary Responsibilities

RADIOLOGIC Technologist:

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures on patients under radiologist supervision.

• Follows body substance isolation policies to include frequent hand washing and cleaning all patient contact surfaces after each patient.

• Verifies orders for accurate patient, exam, diagnosis, and laterality.

• Properly educates patients regarding procedure and all associated preparations.

• Positions patient properly. (Maintains acceptable repeat rate 4-6 %.)

• Modifies procedures according to patient age and pathology as appropriate.

• Permanently identifies exposures prior to submitting (uses markers).

• Processes Digital Detectors proficiently.

• Maintains equipment, detectors, reporting problems to supervisor.

• Transports patients to and from department within 15 minutes of order when possible.

• Properly performs patient immobilization and transfer when needed.

• Consistently wears personnel radiation monitor and consistently wears lead aprons/gloves/glasses when appropriate.

• Assists other providers, physicians, and departments in a professional manner.

• Participates in call and holiday schedules to include evenings, nights, and weekends.

IF also CT Technologist:

• Performs computed tomography procedures on patients under radiologist supervision.

• Properly inputs patient identification, scan indications prior to scanning patient.

• Backs up patient scans to PACS or to CD-R.

• Maintains equipment, power injector, and thermal printer, reporting problems to supervisor.

IF also US Technologist:

• Obtains images as required by protocol manual for each exam.

• Properly enters patient identification and exam information prior to study/ assists physicians in doing same.

• Exports studies to PACS following each exam.

• Maintains ultrasound equipment, gel warmer, reporting problems to supervisor.

• Consistently wears gloves on scanning hand.

IF also MRI Technologist:

• Obtains images as required by protocol manual for each exam.

• Properly enters patient identification and exam information prior to study.

• Exports studies to PACS following each exam.

• Maintains MRI equipment, coils, injectors reporting problems to supervisor.

• Consistently educates and ensures safety to the public from dangers associated with magnetic field.

IF also MAMMOGRAPHY Technologist:

• Obtains images as required by protocol manual for each exam.

• Properly enters patient identification and exam information prior to study.

• Exports studies to PACS following each exam.

• Maintains mammography equipment, paddles, peripherals reporting problems to supervisor.

• Performs all regulatory QA and associated communication consistent with ACR, FDA, and MQSA protocols.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assists in scheduling exams, giving necessary prep information.

• Assists in maintaining daily patient exam log.

• Sends exams to Radiologist and scans in associated consents, questionnaires, worksheets, and reports.

• Follows procedures for burning CD’s for patient transfer or DICOM Transfer, maintaining log of all imaging transfers.

• Communicates positively and respectfully to audience (coworkers, patients, physicians, and others)

• Performs required tasks without prompting and adjusts appropriately to situations.

• Adheres to the attendance policy.

• Follows District and Department Policies.

• Attends required meetings and in-services

• Participates in Hospital District Safety Program and QA Programs

• Uses time and resources wisely.

• Maintains HIPAA, keeping patient and hospital confidentiality

• Maintains adequate supplies of items needed to perform job, orders, or reports low items to supervisor.

• Practices proper phone etiquette, identifying self and department.

• Reports adverse events regarding patients, guests, or self to supervisor immediately.