Altus Community Healthcare ยท 5 months ago
CT/Radiology Technologist PRN/ Full-time 4,000 Bouns, 5,000 Relo Bonus
Orange, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAltus Community Healthcare is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiographic equipment for diagnostic purposes. The role involves producing radiographs and CT scans, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction, and maintaining compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of NEC
Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures
Explains to Patients the benefits and risks of Procedures and Exams
Prepares Patient as necessary for examination, i.e.: contrast, proper IV placements, checking labs
Facilitates departmental operations through completion of all appropriate Contrast, Extravasations, Pregnancy, and other forms related to preformed exam
Maintains safety precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients, other personnel, and self
Maintains current knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology /CT procedures performed in the Radiology Department
Possesses basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to apply principles of radiology and methods of exposure to obtain Diagnostic quality images
Possesses basic knowledge of radiology/CT equipment functioning to provide for minor repair and trouble-shooting for problems
Proficient in the utilization of all radiological/lab equipment of the ER
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving/lifting patients and equipment to prevent injury to patients and to self
Applies principles of radiology safety in the performance of position responsibilities
Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel when needed
Ensures that problems/concerns regarding activities in the department are communicated with appropriate personnel
Provides safe transportation of patients to and from the patient care unit
Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of NEC
Able to perform moderate and waived testing per Clinical Laboratory's and according to patient care unit's policies and procedures
Able to interpret the results of moderate and waived tests and take appropriate action on test results
Maintain and use all instruments in the Clinical Laboratory safely and correctly
Responsible for ensuring company wide compliance with state and federal Clinical Laboratory rules and regulations
Perform quality control procedures and maintain records on these checks
Perform calibrations in compliance with manufacturer's requirements
Ensures proficiency testing specimens are done in compliance with policy
Oversees documentation of temperatures/humidity checks
Monitors appropriate send out lab procedures
Maintains current appropriate and needed policies and procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of new testing methods, products and instrumentation; remain informed on all current technologies
Maintain inventory of necessary supplies and submit orders for restocking as needed
Demonstrate the values to team concept on a consistent basis
Interact professionally with all department members, physicians, staff, administration and the Director of Clinical Laboratory
Responsible for documenting correct information for compliance purposes
Remain knowledgeable about appropriate testing procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and ER policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials
Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary
Maintain confidentiality of patient related issues
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect
Utilize effective communication methods and skills
Explain all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers
Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs
Ensure personal appearance is clean and neat
Responsible for wearing ER identification at all times
Attend all ER required meetings and in-service education
Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
Compliance with attendance standards
Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation
Basic computer skills
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Current State licensure
Current BCLS Certification
Texas Requirements: ARRT (R) (CT) and TDH/TMB
Colorado and Rhode Island Requirements: ARRT (R) (CT)
Benefits
$4k sign-on bonus
4,000 Bouns
5,000 Relo Bonus
Company
Altus Community Healthcare
Located in Houston, Texas, Altus Community Healthcare's mission is to serve our neighborhood and surrounding areas with the highest standards of medical care and compassion.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Lisovicz
President & Chief Patient Experience Officer
Recent News
2024-12-28
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