POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of physician/Lead R.T., operates C-Arm fluoroscope to obtain quality x-ray examinations of various body parts as ordered by the physician. Ensures quality patient care before, during and after procedures.
REPORT RELATIONSHIP:
Technologist reports directly to facility Administrator and/or designee.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Texas Medical Board or Texas Board of Chiropractic (M.D., D.C.) and/or AART Certification and Registration
- BLS (CPR)
- Must have current licensure/certification upon hire.
- One year's experience utilizing C-arm/fluoroscopy in surgical procedures.
GENERAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to company time, attendance and tardiness guidelines, and dress code policy with name badge.
- Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition ensuring it is properly supplied for procedures.
- Follows all equipment and safety guidelines; is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment to ensure proper working order and notify appropriate personnel as indicated.
- Completes job-related required courses/modules in a timely manner.
- Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
- Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/physician/staff regardless of age or ethnicity.
- Maintains all facility compliances/policies related to activities, personnel and patients.
- Assists and participates with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and emergency preparedness drills.
- Ensures all OR/procedure room personnel are donning appropriate radiation protective devices and dosimetry badges worn at collar level.
- Knowledge/respect of sterile field/technique.
- Maintains appropriate documentation in radiation log book and/or EMR system.
- Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Ensures that images are properly archived/printed.
- Principles of ALARA to be observed.
- Assists with reads of personal dosimetry badges on a quarterly basis as indicated for maintaining cumulative dose record. Responsible for issuing, tracking, reporting, and distributing dosimeter badges/information as directed by Lead R.T.
- Proper use of PACS and CR equipment; common clerical tasks.
- Demonstrates leadership ability and organizational skills in maintaining a professional relationship with patients, physicians, staff, and other personnel.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
OSHA TASK CATEGORY TWO:
There is an occasional risk of exposure to mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissue, or a potential for spills or splashes during the performance of the job. Universal precautions must be observed, and protective devices worn by the employee when performing a task that is likely to cause exposure.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift 30+ pounds.
- Must be able to push or pull heavy equipment (i.e., C-arm).
- Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
- Able to assist transfer/transport of patients onto or off stretcher onto OR procedure table.
- May be required to wear radiation shielding for extended periods.
- Must be able to use power grip with either hand.
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
