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Altus Community Healthcare · 3 months ago

CT/Radiology Technologist FT Night Shifts

080 - STAT LAREDO NORTH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Altus Community Healthcare is seeking a CT/Radiology Technologist for full-time night shifts. The role involves operating radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic images and ensuring patient safety during procedures while adhering to established protocols.

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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

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyCT Scan OperationPatient Safety TechniquesRadiation SafetyBasic Anatomy KnowledgeBCLS CertificationDocumentation SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology

At least 1 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

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)

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

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees