Rad Tech - Full Time Nights - Waco TX

Company: Ascension, A45
Location: Waco
Posted on: February 12, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGISTProvidence Medical Center, Waco TXFull Time Night Hours:--10p ---8a Mon-Thurs====================================================PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. -AND-A credential from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiologic Technology====================================================IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL...Prepare and position patients for imaging and select exposure factors accurately.Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.Observe patients during procedure and reports abnormal activity.Monitor protocol and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.--Prevent patients from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.--Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).--Ensure equipment is properly functioning.Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.--Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.--Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.--Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.----What You Will Do As an Associate with Ascension Providence Healthcare Network-TX, you will have the opportunity toTakes radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.Responsibilities:Prepares and positions patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity.Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).Ensures equipment is properly functioning.Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:Required Credential(s):BLS Provider--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA)--obtained within--3 Months (90 days)--of hire date or job transfer date.--One or more of the following:Cardiographic Tech--credentialed from the--Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).----Radiologic Technologist--specializing in--Radiography--credentialed from the--American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--Medical Sonographer--credentialed from the--American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).----Education:Diploma--High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.Work Experience:None required.Equal Employment Opportunity Providence Healthcare Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE --M/F/D/V).------A mission of compassion.A vision of excellence.--Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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