What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician position at Eastland Memorial Hospital?
Description
JOB SUMMARY: To provide high-quality patient-focused health care services to all patients within the scope of practice through physician orders in accordance with all Texas State Laws and Regulations and company policies. Currently licensed as ARRT in the State of Texas with CT experience preferred. Follows prescribed techniques for producing general and specific x-rays and CT scans for diagnostic purposes.
Work hours for this position are Monday thru Thursday 12:30pm to 11:00pm.
Requirements
Role Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology
• Ability to work with patients of all ages.
• Ability to perform CT procedures without constant supervision.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology program.
• Current ARRT License in good standing.
• Current Texas MRT License in good standing.
• Current BLS required.
• Continuing education hours are required to keep up license renewal according to state-specific guidelines.
• Must have exceptional technical skills.
Radiology Duties:
• Prepare patient for x-ray, CT scan, explain the procedure to patient and/or family, prepare the room, equipment, and materials needed.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to limit exposure to patients and medical staff.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service.
• Effective team player.
• Detail oriented with exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Efficient time management skills with the ability to anticipate workflow and perform synchronous tasks.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and General Requirements: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Physical Demands: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds; walking, standing, feeling, reaching, seeing stooping, smelling, depth perception, color vision, pushing. Handles multiple priorities; manages stress appropriately, independent discretion/decision making; works alone effectively; makes decisions under pressure; works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment. Employees must be able to perform CPR and do chest compressions. Employees must be able to work with their arms above their head for long periods of time while moving and manipulating the x-ray tube.
- Working Condition: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to some chemical hazards as described in materials safety data sheets and in accordance with OSHA standards. Considerable exposure to disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, illness, and physical contact from disruptive patients.
- General Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to some hazards as described in materials safety data sheets and in accordance with OSHA standards. Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and effective caring environment that ensures self-respect, personal dignity, patient rights, and physical safety of each patient guest. Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code. Have reliable transportation to get to and from work.
