Job Description

Job Description

vArida-Tech Inc. is seeking a travel Radiology Technician Assistant for a travel job in Waco, Texas.

• Specialty: Radiology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Radiologic Technologist:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Performs high quality radiology procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.

Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels, radiation dose monitoring, actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels, and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient follow-up.

Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.

Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.

Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.

Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.

Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.

Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, and procedures, etc.

Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:

Able to perform high quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.

Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.

Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.

Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.

Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.

Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.

Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.

Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.

Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.

Able to take call, if required.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)

vArida-Tech Healthcare Recruiting and Placement Services is a medical

recruitment agencies focused on multi-specialty Nurses Staffing across the

United States of America. We take great pride in delivering the highest quality

services for all healthcare-professionals.

At vArida-Tech Healthcare Recruiting and Placement Services we believe in

providing access to the largest network of qualified clinicians in the country,

including registered nurses, physicians, pharmacists, technicians, therapists,

and other allied clinicians. Our healthcare recruiters provide high quality

healthcare professionals with Quality, integrity and Compassion with sets

Medical Staffing apart from other medical staffing companies.

vArida-Tech associated with healthcare facilities and practices across the

country, offering a wide range of jobs opportunities. Our employees have the

experience and clinical knowledge to match your skills with the practices that

will make best use of your time and talent to find the right position of each

location is a great work environment for you. Are you RN's, LPN's, CNA's of

Local and Travel Nurses? If you want to get paid to see the country, advance

your career and make a difference it's time to give travel nurse with vArida-

Tech.

• Medical benefits
• Company provided housing options
• Mileage reimbursement

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