Per Diem Radiology Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiography to include fluoroscopic studies, if applicable, according to policies, procedures and protocols of the KSC radiology department.
• Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of radiographic images, as well as anatomical orientations and anomalies affecting proper positioning.
• Understands age-related communication needs of patients and effectively conveys instructions to facilitate the performance of radiographic studies.
• Maintains an individual repeat rate of 15%.
• Participates in Technical Quality Control measures, including performance of routine equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions or variances in equipment performance to the Radiology Supervisor or designee.
• Maintains necessary supplies and documentation of cleaning logs as applicable.
• Uses RIS system correctly, according to Clinic and Department guidelines, and properly documents atypical conditions for the radiologist's review.
• Understands PACS system, identifies problems with image transmission, and notifies Radiology Supervisor or Coordinator when corrective actions are beyond the scope of the technologist.
• Conscious of radiation safety measures and demonstrates competence in the selection and use of shielding devices as age-appropriate or as requested.
• Utilizes sterile technique when necessary.
• Participates in formal and in-service training programs, maintains current licenses and certifications, and complies with continuing education requirements.
• May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical, if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate.
• Interacts effectively with patients and coworkers, including staff at other locations.
• Communicates readily with Supervisor, Coordinator, and Radiologists, providing and receiving feedback.
• Capable of dealing effectively with other clinic departments, physicians, and staff, using the Mission and Values as a guideline for all communications.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Graduate Technologist designation as defined by the Texas Medical Board.
• Eligible for ARRT (R) registry; must attain ARRT(R) and MRT-General Certificate Status within one year of eligibility.
• ARRT (R) and MRT-General Certificate.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and grasp elements of digital image acquisition.
• Proven excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate in applied science – Radiology Technology.
• 1+ years of clinical Radiology Technologist experience.
• PACS and RIS experience.
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $24 - $43 per hour based on full-time employment, depending on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.