Radiologic Technologist

Company: TridentCare
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

ROLE: Provide mobile X-Ray and EKG (if applicable) service to nursing homes, health care facilities, and other miscellaneous facilities. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: --- Perform and process X-Rays using portable digital (DR) or computed (CR) radiography equipment and submit/transmit them to a Radiologist for interpretation. --- Unload portable X-Ray equipment and take into facilities to perform exams ordered by the physician. Must obtain clinically diagnostic, technically competent x-ray images. --- Perform EKGs (as needed) and transmit them to a Cardiologist for interpretation. (if required) --- Scan exam related paperwork/billing documents on a daily basis per protocol. --- Regularly communicate with dispatch and management. --- Communicate efficiently and interact professionally with peers, supervisory staff, and clients. --- Maintain vehicle and x-ray equipment. --- Other duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS: --- Maintain required State licenses and/or ARRT Certification, health requirements, and operational requirements. --- Valid driver's license in the applicable state and in good current standing at all times. --- Attend meetings as required. --- Connect and disconnect Holter Monitors. (if required) --- Technologist must care for their equipment in a professional manner. Upon malfunction of any equipment, the supervisor should be notified immediately. --- Perform special projects or other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager --- Train other technologists as required. --- Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The standard medical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the Environmental Health and Safety Manual. Employees work in all weather and driving conditions. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: --- Suggests the use of back supports, hand carts, ramps, etc. and will provide the employee with one should he/she choose this option. If company vehicles are equipped with ramps, they must be used at all times. --- Minimize radiation exposure to patients, their family/visitors, roommates, client staff, and staff. --- Produce standard radiographic views in accordance with company policy, billing regulations, and physician orders. --- Stand as far from the X-Ray source as possible according to standards. --- Use universal precautions when having direct patient contact. --- Wear lead aprons when x-raying a patient and provide protection for others who must remain in the room. Wear Radiation Monitor while on duty and submit for exposure reading monthly Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $54,000 - $70,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

Keywords: TridentCare, Carrollton , Radiologic Technologist, Other , Carrollton, Texas