Description
Join Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX, a full-service healthcare facility that provides an array of services, including advanced digital imaging, 24-hour emergency care, physical and occupational therapy, and same-day surgery. At Ennis, your daily contributions will contribute to a culture of high standards, meaningful impact, and local connection.
Job Summary
Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Essential Functions
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies.
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography.
Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Radiologic Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred.
- License to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of practice (if required by the state).
- BLS
Experience
- 1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred.