Title : Radiology Technologist
Location : Waco, TX
Duration : Permanent
Guaranteed Hours- 36 Hours
Shift : Day 3x12 hrs. (7AM- 7PM)
Job Responsibilities :
Identifies patient service requirements by utilizing AIDET when communicating with patients to ensure they perform the correct exam on the correct patient, establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to know about the service requirements.
Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position;
adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
Documents pregnancy status of female patients of youth bearing age and the shielding precautions taken in the performance of the imaging study.
Ensures operation of Radiology equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and trouble-shooting equipment as required, calling in repairs when necessary.
Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to establish inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies;
verifying receipt of supplies.
Wears personal monitoring device on collar and outside of apron consistently and submits it promptly and regularly for assessment of occupational dosage.
Reports any loss, damage, or unusual events associated with personal monitoring device immediately to the Radiation Safety Office.
Participates in the modality specific QA / QC program and Ensures compliance with regulations.
Licenses & Certification :
BLS,
ARRT