Radiologic Technologist - PRN at Advanced Surgery Center Round Rock

Amarillo, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

33.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiologic Technology, Ionizing Radiation Administration, Patient Positioning, Image Identification, Patient Care, Documentation, Clerical Duties, Contrast Media Administration, Quality Control, Equipment Maintenance, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Physiology, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Decision Making

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Radiologic Technologist is responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes and fulfilling the goals and objectives of Advanced Pain Care. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology Current registration with ARRT and successful completion of Basic Life Support Three to five years of radiologic technologist experience preferred DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Performs diagnostic procedures on patients to meet the established practice parameters and standards of care Utilizes proper positioning of patients, proper image identification, professional patient care and assessment and maintains proper documentation Prepares patients for exams by communicating the need to remove garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure, and explaining how the process works Adheres to medical and standard precautions as required per procedure Performs clerical duties, transports patients as required and processes images Administers contrast media and other medications as directed Assists with quality control/performance improvement, including maintaining radiographic equipment Closely follows provider instructions and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the process in order to help provider diagnose problems Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and ensure safety of patients and staff members Monitor video display of area being scanned and monitor patients’ conditions and reactions to procedures, reporting abnormal signs to physician Adheres to all Advanced Pain Care policies and procedures Has regular and predictable attendance Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of X-ray equipment Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work with complex computers and machinery Ability to work independently Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions under pressure Ability to manage time well Ability to handle confidential patient information Ability to document accurately and precisely Ability to produce high quality images consistently Requirements WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental Conditions Medical office environment Physical Requirements Good visual acuity, accurate color vision. Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling, and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel fine sensation to discern temperature, texture, size and shape. Computer skills preferred. WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Office Manager, Radiologist and/or Providers

Responsibilities

The Registered Radiologic Technologist administers ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic purposes, adhering to established practice parameters and standards of care. This includes proper patient positioning, image identification, professional patient care, and maintaining accurate documentation.