CT/X-Ray Full Time 7:00p - 7:00a Friday - Sunday at USMD Hospital At Arlington LP

Arlington, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiologic technology, CT scanning, Patient care, Radiographic equipment operation, Anatomy knowledge, Physiology knowledge, Contrast administration, Quality control, A.L.A.R.A. standards, Patient assessment, Inventory management, Safety compliance, Regulatory compliance, Body mechanics, Clinical data review

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Purpose: Under the direction of the department manager or supervisor, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. Education & Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited two‑year radiologic technology program Required Licenses/Certifications: CMRT by the Texas Medical Board, ARRT, BLS certifications required Work Experience: 6 months to 1 year radiology & CT experience required with preference in hospital setting. Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Ability to stand/walk between 4 to 6 hours and sit between 2-4 hours. Requires the motion to lift and carry up to 1/3 of the time. Bend, reach, push, carry and pull 1/3 or more of the time. Continuous use of hands in gross and precise motor function. Lift up to 100 pounds up to 1/3 of the time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, see, speak, and hear. Special Requirements: Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies. Numerical ability required. Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist. * Receives and reviews request for radiologic studies * Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements * Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. * Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonable achievable) standards. * Participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner including developing, initiating, and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit. * Administers CT contrast according to the hospital policies and procedures. * Performs CT scan quality control procedures according to the hospital policies and state requirements. * Explain and prepare the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures * Interview patients and review available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure * Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield. * Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray room in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel. * Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting order for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies. * Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance * Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job‑related hazards. * Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. * Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions * Wears proper identification while on duty * Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

Performs technical radiologic and CT diagnostic procedures while ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging. Manages equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and compliance with hospital safety and regulatory standards.