Job Description

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The Radiologic Technologist, under supervision of the Radiology Director, arranges patients for radiological examinations in the hospital or the hospital outpatient department. Produces radiographs (X-rays) to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. Prevents patients from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. These techniques require the safe operation of a C-Arm image intensifier equipment, department and portable X-ray equipment. Knowledge of patient positions, radiation safety, and employee protection is required.

Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and facility information and adhering to the HIPAA policy. Reports, in good faith, any known or suspected activity that appears to violate laws, rules, regulations or the SP Code of Conduct. Fulfills annual Healthstream continuing education requirements.

Personal attributes include the ability to be self-directed; demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and receptiveness to change; seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed. Works under stress and in situations that demand patience, stamina, endurance, and tact while providing impeccable service. Fosters an attitude of teamwork and willingness to assist others and does not refuse performing other job duties as requested. May also be required to interchange from facility to hospital outpatient department as needed. Set's priorities, responds timely to issues, which require a decision, and ensure desired results are achieved by means of consistent follow through.

Patient Population:

The patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is a minimum of 12 years and/or of adult stature to geriatric patients requiring or seeking pain and/or surgical intervention. In addition, our hospital outpatient department patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is a minimum of 6 months to geriatric patients.

Physical Requirements:

May be expected to lift up to 10 pounds or up to 50 pounds with assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment, moving and lifting patients is essential to performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team. Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the job.

OSHA Exposure Classification:

Job Category I. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which standard precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Graduation from a school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
• Licensed under the Texas Medical Board, transitioned from the Texas Department of State Health Services to practice and administer radiation.
• Registered with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.)
• Membership of American Society of Radiologic Technologists (A.S.R.T.), but not mandatory.
• BLS required or obtained within 30 days of hire date.
• 1 year of experience under a Board-Certified Radiologist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area preferred.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Demonstrates ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Must be computer literate with basic fundamental computer skills that are required to perform essential job-related duties.