Per Diem Radiology Tech-Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Springwood Villages

Job ID: 2306606 Job Type : Full-time Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation?s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40 locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Upon the order of a qualified physician, the Per Diem Radiology Technologist will utilize equipment which produces ionizing radiation to obtain radiographs for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Radiology Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: fluoroscopic and/or digital radiographic and/or routine radiographic rooms used in combination with CR technology for image acquisition. Imaging services vary by location, therefore, rotation through the ambulatory surgery center to provide radiographic support via utilization of a radiographic C-arm or portable unit and the performance fluoroscopic exams may be required depending on assigned site. The Radiology Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) to complete clerical processes and the designated Patient Archiving System (PACS). You?ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology Eligible for ARRT (R) registry Graduate Technologist designation as defined by the Texas Medical Board Employee must attain ARRT(R) and MRT-General Certificate OR ARRT (R) MRT- General Certificate 2 years of experience. Requirement may be met through the completion of an AMA approved radiologic technologist program Proven ability to use computer keyboard and grasp elements of digital image acquisition Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Associates in Applied Science-Radiology Technology PACS and RIS experience Essential Duties Performs diagnostic radiography to include fluoroscopic studies, if applicable, according to policies, procedures and protocols of the KSC radiology department. Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of radiographic images, as well as anatomical orientations and anomalies affecting proper positioning. Understands age related communication needs of patients and is able to effectively convey instructions to patients to facilitate the performance of radiographic studies. Maintains an individual repeat rate Participates in Technical Quality Control measures which include performance of routine equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions or variances in equipment performance to the Radiology Supervisor or his/her designee in the supervisor?s absence. Maintains necessary supplies and documentation of cleaning logs as applicable Conscious of radiation safety measures and demonstrates competence in the selection and use of shielding devices as is age appropriate for the patient or as requested when study content will not be compromised. Utilizes sterile technique when necessary. Conscious of radiation safety measures and demonstrates competence in the selection and use of shielding devices as is age appropriate for the patient or as requested when study content will not be compromised. Utilizes sterile technique when necessary. Interacts effectively with patients and coworkers, including staff assigned to other locations. Communicates readily and well with Supervisor, Coordinator and Radiologists in giving and receiving feedback. Must have the ability to understand and respond to questions by giving factual information Capable of dealing effectively with other clinic departments, physicians, and staff. Uses the Mission and Values as a guideline for all communications, verbal, written, or elec