Pediatric Orthopedic Imaging Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Description

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Summary :

Radiologic Technologist will be required to perform a wide variety of routine

and advanced imaging procedures. The technologist will provide support for

other imaging technologists as needed. The technologist may be assigned to

work in a variety of locations. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot

basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image

processing and the image archiving system. Behavior and communication skills

must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

The CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital, established in 1959, was the first

children’s hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-

bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South

Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College

of Medicine) is the only academic children’s hospital in San Antonio. Our

highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from

Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children’s Emergency Services, the

latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants

and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly

regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to

include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of

Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures, some of a more complex nature,

utilizing proper technique and giving appropriate procedural instructions to

the patient.

Evaluates patient for clinical contrast history and possible contra-

indications.

Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines

and regulatory requirements.

Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers by coordinating

and prioritizing procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of

patient care and continuity.

Must possess the ability and willingness to rotate within departments and

clinics for proper coverage.

Assists Radiologist or other medical professional in invasive and

fluoroscopic procedures using equipment to pinpoint anatomical locations.

Ensures that exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked prior to

exams being performed and acts to ensure compliance with Infection Control

standards.

• Ensures all charges are correctly coded and entered.
• Appropriately adapts to assigned patient assessment, treatment, andor care

methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual,

age-specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.

Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of

patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless

it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.

• Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of CHRISTUS Health Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
• 1-3 years of experience in a hospital preferred
• Current registration from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
• Current state licensure required
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required

Work Schedule :

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type : Full Time

Full Time

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