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Altus Community Healthcare · 5 months ago

CT/Radiology Technologist -CT/Radiology Technologist -FT Shifts with Sign-On Bonus & Relo up to 5,000 - AUSTIN EMERGENCY CENTER

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Altus Community Healthcare is seeking a CT/Radiology Technologist to operate radiographic equipment for diagnostic purposes. The role involves ensuring patient safety and satisfaction while performing CT scans and radiological procedures, as well as maintaining equipment and documentation.

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Responsibilities

Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of AEC

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 AEC

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

Safety/Infection Control

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

Performance Improvement

Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary

Customer Service

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

Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments

Compliance with attendance standards

Qualification

CT Scan operationRadiation safety techniquesPatient positioningContrast administrationDiagnostic Radiology knowledgeEquipment maintenanceCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsEffective communication

Required

Operate radiographic equipment to produce radiographs of body for diagnostic purposes

Proficient in the positioning of the patient and examining table to obtain optimum views

Practice radiation safety techniques with the ALARA principle in mind

Use beam restrictive devices and patient shielding skills

Knowledge of applicable exposure factors to maximize radiation protection

Operate CT SCAN equipment to produce Computed Tomography (CT scans) of the body

Responsible for administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral

Aware of all possible reactions and side effects of contrast

Fill out appropriate paperwork and ensure proper documentation in patients' chart

Maintain awareness of all departmental and operational policies of AEC

Assist in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures

Explain to Patients the benefits and risks of Procedures and Exams

Prepare Patient as necessary for examination, i.e.: contrast, proper IV placements, checking labs

Facilitate departmental operations through completion of all appropriate forms related to performed exam

Maintain safety precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients, other personnel, and self

Maintain current knowledge of Diagnostic Radiology /CT procedures performed in the Radiology Department

Possess basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to apply principles of radiology

Possess basic knowledge of radiology/CT equipment functioning for minor repair and troubleshooting

Proficient in the utilization of all radiological/lab equipment of the ER

Utilize appropriate body mechanics in moving/lifting patients and equipment

Apply principles of radiology safety in the performance of position responsibilities

Maintain awareness of own limitations and seek guidance from appropriate personnel when needed

Ensure that problems/concerns regarding activities in the department are communicated

Provide safe transportation of patients to and from the patient care unit

Able to perform moderate and waived testing per Clinical Laboratory's policies

Able to interpret the results of moderate and waived tests and take appropriate action

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

Perform quality control procedures and maintain records on these checks

Perform calibrations in compliance with manufacturer's requirements

Ensure proficiency testing specimens are done in compliance with policy

Oversee documentation of temperatures/humidity checks

Monitor appropriate send out lab procedures

Maintain current appropriate and needed policies and procedures

Demonstrate knowledge of new testing methods, products, and instrumentation

Maintain inventory of necessary supplies and submit orders for restocking

Demonstrate the values of 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

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 a non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs

Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts

Benefits

$4K Sign-On Bonus

Shift-Diff Structure: Nights = $4, Weekends = $2.50, Weekend-Nights = $6.50

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.

Founded in 2003