Radiologic Tech

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs radiology procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

• Perform high quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Maintain production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring, including actions to be taken when the estimated dose exceeds reference levels.
• Utilize AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed, and establish rapport.
• Prepare patients and areas for procedures by positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, and setting exposure factors.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection‑control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Maintain equipment and work areas to meet quality and cleanliness standards, working with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
• Report issues to management or appropriate department and assist in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensure individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

• Able to perform high quality radiology procedures according to protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost‑efficient manner in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate for care of the following age groups (newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric).
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

• Immediate eligibility for health and benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 Year of experience.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  • ARRT‑R Radiography (ARRT‑R).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS). BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT). Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).

• Seniority Level: Entry level.
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.

College Station, TX | $21.38‑$30.20 per hour.