CT/XR Tech HOT JOB

About the role

The Radiologic Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients' service on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area/department's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation.
• Exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
• Perform diagnostic medical radiography/sonography within department and other areas.
• Maintain patient records and files.
• Assume responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.
• Transfer patient to and from radiology.
• Rotate shifts as required.
• Perform ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.
• Aid in general hygiene of department and self.
• Work well in situations of stress.
• Willing to take call and report to work within 20 minutes.
• Willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.
• Willing to work outside of modality, i.e., Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mammography.
• Maintain competency in ancillary modality.
• Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for care of equipment in this area.
• Responsible for record maintenance.
• Assist with invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures.
• Active part in the preparation of procedure in this area.
• Consult with referring physicians.
• Strive towards the goal of venipuncture.
• Follow standard precautions procedure.
• Alter routine protocols to provide quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Change contrast levels per age group.
• Familiar with contraindications of contract.
• Competent in tele-radiology transmission.
• Competent in sterile technique.
• Actively assist in supply inventory and ordering.
• Daily/Weekly QC

Qualifications

• Current ARRT in Radiography.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  • Tech I – ARRT or ARDMS in one modality (i.e., ARRT general radiography or ARDMS one category).
  • Tech II – ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in two modalities/ARDMS categories (OB/GYN, Abd).
  • Tech III – ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in three modalities modalities/ARDMS categories (RVT or RDCS).
  • Tech IV – ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in four modalities modalities/ARDMS categories (RVT or RDCS).

Skills

• Ability to work well in situations of stress.
• Willingness to take call and report to work within 20 minutes.
• Willingness to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.
• Willingness to work outside of modality, i.e., Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mammography.
• Ability to maintain competency in ancillary modality.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

SEARHC offers generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Pay

Pay Range: $38.93 - $54.76

$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

Schedule

Travel may be required to provide services to various SEARHC sites.