Perform a variety of diagnostic imaging tests including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to assist radiologists in patient diagnosis. Ensure equipment is operational, maintain quality logs, and manage clinical supply inventories.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate of Science from an accredited Radiology program and ARRT(R) certification. Must hold a Texas Medical Radiographer (MRT) license and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
associate degreeQuality AssuranceEquipment MaintenanceInfection ControlMRIPatient PositioningX-rayUltrasoundPatient History DocumentationDiagnostic FluoroscopyCT/CAT Scans
Job description
Where You’ll Work St.
Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)).
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Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.
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Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.
As an integrated healthcare system St.
Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians.
The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.
Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.
Obtains and documents patient history.
Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.
Performs periodic QA and Ensures requisite documentation.
Problem solves equipment failure and contacts Lead Technologist regarding equipment problems.
Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards.
Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure Job Requirements Required Associates Of Science - Accredited Radiology program Medical Radiographer: TX (MRT) Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT(R)) Basic Life Support - CPR - Within 14 days of hire Preferred Associates Of Science
