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Methodist Healthcare System · 1 month ago

Radiology Cardio Tech

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Methodist Healthcare System is committed to providing excellent patient care and is seeking a Radiology Cardio Tech to join their team. The role involves demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients across various age groups, utilizing diagnostic radiography techniques, and ensuring proper operation of radiologic equipment.

Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

The technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and adult patients

Demonstrates competency in areas of general diagnostic radiography, use of digital equipment, knowledge of the PACS system, positioning, procedure preparation and technical factors

Responsible for the proper use of RIS, Meditech (scheduling exams, patient tracking, image tracking, proper completion of exams, capture charges)

Understands and follows infection control/universal precautions in the performance of all job tasks

Accommodates inpatients or requests for urgent exams as the need arises

Observant for image artifacts; clean image detectors as necessary

Possess the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action

Obtains patient history as needed; assists radiologist during procedures, helping to put the patient at ease

Advises supervisor of any equipment issues requiring service

Demonstrates ability to shut down radiologic equipment and/or reboot computers

May have access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

May be called upon to physically witness waste and/or inventory controlled substances with another authorized individual

Responsible for maintaining work area ( this includes cleaning exam rooms as well as mobile equipment and stocking linen)

Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals

Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function

Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself

Completes other duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical Radiologic Technologist CertificationARRT certificationRadiologic Technology ProgramPACS systemDigital radiologyBasic Cardiac Life SupportPatient careInfection controlTechnical factors

Required

Must have one of the following: Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology Program or Associates of Science or above in Radiologic Technology

Must have and Maintain Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification from Texas Medical Board

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification either at date of hire or within 6 months of hire date

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

(ARRT-R) Radiography

(RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable)