CT/Radiology Technologist - FT & PRN - $4K Sign-On Bonus + Shift Diff -Up to 5,000 Relocation

**$4K Sign-On Bonus** 

 Austin Emergency Center

Position Summary:

Radiology Technologist is responsible for maintaining local, State, Federal, and accrediting bodies’ regulations and compliance of the facility's Radiology Department. All Radiology Technologists working at the facility will be under the direct supervision of the Lead Radiology Technologist. Each Lead Radiology Technologist will have the additional responsibilities in addition to their daily Radiology Technologist duties to include assisting with hiring, training, orienting, coaching, counseling, evaluating, and scheduling of other Radiology Technologists.

Each Radiology Technologist will operate CAT SCAN equipment to produce Computed Tomography (CT scans) of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Physician in accordance with the Radiologist protocol. The Radiology technologist will be responsible for administering and consenting for contrast both IV and oral, while being aware of all possible reactions and side effects. The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for filling out appropriate paperwork and ensuring proper documentation in patients’ chart. Our Primary goal is to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, while acquiring an acceptable exam of diagnostic quality.

The Radiology Technologist will also be responsible for additional patient care duties. This includes, but not limited to starting IVs, drawing blood, operating lab testing equipment and running patient samples, changing of beds, cleaning of rooms, and also stocking linens Supports patient care by resolving radiology issues with physicians, radiologists, radiology technologists, and ancillary staff; improving and maintaining quality assurance program for department functions.

Safety/Infection Control:

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and ER policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials

Performance Improvement:

• Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited approved school of Radiologic Technology
• At least 2 years of radiologic/imaging experience and CT experience

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

• Current State licensure (Required)
• Current BCLS Certification (Required)
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Preferred)

Work Environment:

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation