Radiologic Technologist As- (PRN) Varied Shifts

Description

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation's Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.

Shift Information:

This position is PRN working shifts as needed by the department.

What we offer:

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Great Culture

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:

Works under the supervision of the radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA techniques; assists with invasive procedures as requested.

Equipment Used:

OEC GE C-arms, GE Portables, and Philips Xray/Fluoro Rooms

Required Education:

Associates in Radiologic Science and/or graduation from an A.R.R.T. accredited program

Preferred Education:

Bachelors in Radiologic Science

Required Skills:

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety.

3. Knowledge of radiographic physics.

4. Knowledge of medical terminology.

5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.

6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.

7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.

8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of imaging equipment.

9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.

10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams.

11. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

R.T. (R) ARRT, Texas License, and BLS CPR

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Multiple modality registry from ARRT

Required Experience:

Entry level registered technologist

Preferred Experience:

One year experience working as a radiologic technologist