Radiologic Technologist-Night Shift

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.

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

Payscale:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Radiology, CCOO

Department:
Radiology

• extended periods of sitting/standing/ walking
• pushing/pulling
• repetitive motion
• lifting/carrying >= 50 lbs.
• climbing
• hearing acuity

• inside
• occasionally highly stressful
• Exposure to Ionizing Radiation

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

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

• 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.

• Exemplary clinical education skills. One year experience as registered RT preferred.
• Prior didactic and/or clinical training in CT, US, MRI, or Mammography preferred or must be willing to train in CT or other modalities.

• Proficient with computed radiography, digital radiography, PACS, EMR’s, teleradiology.
• Ability to work with computers, (Windows OS), Microsoft Office.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

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.