Operating Room Radiologic Technologist

Performs quality scans accurately and promptly, following physicians’ orders and special instructions. Assists with operative Room cases and interventional procedures, as needed, in diagnostic and CT/MRI modalities. Safely operates CT/MRI or X-ray equipment following manufacturer’s guidelines and ALARA. Prepares patient’s room with needed supplies and medications/contrast. Provides history and communicates with the Radiologist regarding protocol changes. Provides essential Imaging services for the department. Practices Image Gently and Image Wisely on ALL exams.

Qualifications:

• ARRT Registered in X-ray and other modality(s) or registry eligible
• Preferred One (1) year of patient care experience in Radiology
• Licensed by the Texas Department of Health as a Medical Radiologic Technologist – General License
• Current BLS Certification
• Willing to participate in the Departmental Call Rotation
• Must be available to work holidays and other shifts as needed

Position Competencies/Responsibilities:

• Produces radiographs using proper technical factors, develops x-ray films, and checks each film for proper position and exposure.
• Proficient in the use of Radiology equipment and exposure.
• Practices proper radiation safety; (ALARA) techniques on all procedures performed.
• Performs all quality control checks as prescribed. Maintains accurate QC logs, including ACR requirements, Service records. Etc.
• Obtains and examines the requisitions and physician’s orders - be aware of information such as the condition of the patients, the procedure requested, and any other special notes and comments.
• Coordinates patient flow to maximize patient comfort.
• Establishes priorities and goals, effectively assesses situations, weighs alternatives, and makes decisions consistent with the job.
• Ability to take appropriate measures regarding patient’s age and risk factors when performing diagnostic procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings and educational activities.
• Demonstrate flexibility in staffing and scheduling requirements to meet the needs of the department and the hospital.
• Willingness to float to other sections of the department when necessary for patient care and safety. Is helpful and productive throughout the assigned float period.
• Complies with all other hospital or departmental policies and procedures not listed previously.
• Understands the clinical competency system.
• Supports the educational process of affiliated students.
• Demonstrates responsibility for the care of the patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns, and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Assists radiologists with varying studies to include, but not limited to, arthrograms, myelograms, lumbar punctures, interarticular injections, biopsies, abscess drainages, tube placements, and tube injections.
• Advanced procedures could include Nephrostomy-placement/injections, ureteral stents, cystostomy, nephroureterectomy, renal angiography, and venous interventional studies.

• Knows operating room instrumentation. Organized setting up operating room instrument tray. Understands the operation of steam/ gravity sterilizer. Understands Low-Temperature Gas sterilizers (Sterrad®).

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