The Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce quality radiographs for diagnosing patient illnesses, working under the supervision of the Radiology Director and Radiologist. Key duties include preparing patients, minimizing radiation exposure, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent and a graduate of an accredited Radiology Program, holding a current Texas License and CPR Certification. Required credentials include ARRT Registry with Texas MRT Registry, while experience in Mammo, CT, or Sono is preferred.
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Stephens Memorial Hospital has a job opening for a full time Radiology Technician to work the night shift, Monday- Thursday 9pm-7:30am.
Position Summary
The Radiologic Technologist works directly under supervision of Radiology Director and Radiologist and is responsible for providing information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce quality radiographs.
Essential Job Responsibilities
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Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
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Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
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Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
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Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
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Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
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Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
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Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
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Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
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Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
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Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
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Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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Demonstrates a clear understanding of the SMH mission, vison and values, including Standard of Behavior Pledge.
Duties of the position require moderate standing, walking, twisting, reaching, and handling of the instruments and equipment. Lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional heavy lifting, including lifting and supporting patients that may suddenly become weak or helpless.
Time Requirements
Must be willing to complete patient procedures in a timely manner, going past employee clock out time if needed. Again, seeing to the patients’ needs first and foremost.
Position Requirements
1. High School graduate or equivalent 2. Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program 3. Current Texas License, CPR Certification 4. Mammo, CT, Sono experience preferred 5. ARRT Registry with Texas MRT Registry required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Use of Medical Technologies 2. Performing Diagnostic Procedures 3. Quality Focus, Planning 4. Technical Understanding 5. Interpersonal Skills 6. Dependability 7. Ability to create a safe, effective work environment 8. Analyzing Information. 9. Effective oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
Work Environment
Regularly exposed to toxic/caustic chemicals, hazardous materials and waste; frequently works near moving mechanical parts, is exposed to wet, humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electric shock or vibration.
This position is classified as an
OSHA category 1 position: exposed to a specific hazard as a regular part of the job.
