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Radiology Technician – CHI Baylor St. Luke’s
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Job Summary and Responsibilities Operates diagnostic equipment and performs a variety of technical diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings, with the direction of the imaging supervisor/manager. Assists patients with basic patient care needs.
Position Responsibilities
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.
Actively participates with patient testing, performing urgent, emergent patient requests, routine and non-routine requests and OR procedures requiring radiographic support.
Demonstrates competency in the PACS process and performs the daily PACS QA process and requirements.
Communicates with Nursing, Physicians, Patient Care Assistants, Laboratory staff, administrative staff, other diagnostic areas and departments to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner.
Performs portable examinations when applicable at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide immediate diagnostic testing when needed.
Assists with patient scheduling when required liaising with other departments as needed.
Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation (including starting IV’s and drawing labs as necessary), and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following the test completion.
Reviews the physician order to verify the type of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent.
Completes exams in RIS system for accurate billing. Communicates when corrections are needed.
Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the test involvement.
Obtains necessary written consent and understanding for any specific procedures.
Obtains and documents patient history according to specific departmental procedural protocols.
Completes the diagnostic examination according to specific departmental procedural protocols.
Obtains assistance with any diagnostic procedures which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.
Job Requirements – Education and Licensure
Associate’s degree (preferred)
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R); must maintain as current (required)
Certified by State of Texas – MRT; must maintain as current (required)
BLS certification (required)
Experience
One (1) year of Radiologic Technologist experience (preferred)
Compensation and Sign-On Bonus POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR $10K SIGN-ON BONUS* (terms and conditions apply).
Pay Range $28.10 – $41.80 /hour
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center located in the Texas Medical Center. It is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. The hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute and is a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence.
St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health, has been serving our community since 1954 with 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CHI by 2x. Get notified about new Radiology Technician jobs in Houston, TX.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities Operates diagnostic equipment and performs a variety of technical diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings, with the direction of the imaging supervisor/manager. Assists patients with basic patient care needs.
Position Responsibilities
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.
Actively participates with patient testing, performing urgent, emergent patient requests, routine and non-routine requests and OR procedures requiring radiographic support.
Demonstrates competency in the PACS process and performs the daily PACS QA process and requirements.
Communicates with Nursing, Physicians, Patient Care Assistants, Laboratory staff, administrative staff, other diagnostic areas and departments to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner.
Performs portable examinations when applicable at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide immediate diagnostic testing when needed.
Assists with patient scheduling when required liaising with other departments as needed.
Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation (including starting IV’s and drawing labs as necessary), and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following the test completion.
Reviews the physician order to verify the type of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent.
Completes exams in RIS system for accurate billing. Communicates when corrections are needed.
Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the test involvement.
Obtains necessary written consent and understanding for any specific procedures.
Obtains and documents patient history according to specific departmental procedural protocols.
Completes the diagnostic examination according to specific departmental procedural protocols.
Obtains assistance with any diagnostic procedures which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.
Job Requirements – Education and Licensure
Associate’s degree (preferred)
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R); must maintain as current (required)
Certified by State of Texas – MRT; must maintain as current (required)
BLS certification (required)
Experience
One (1) year of Radiologic Technologist experience (preferred)
Compensation and Sign-On Bonus POSITION ELIGIBLE FOR $10K SIGN-ON BONUS* (terms and conditions apply).
Pay Range $28.10 – $41.80 /hour
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center located in the Texas Medical Center. It is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. The hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute and is a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence.
St. Luke’s Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health, has been serving our community since 1954 with 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CHI by 2x. Get notified about new Radiology Technician jobs in Houston, TX.
How to Apply Get notified about new Radiology Technician jobs in Houston, TX. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CHI by 2x.
State Carded RT Assistant – Texas City, TX – We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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