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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Medical Director and Director of Imaging Services, operates diagnostic equipment and performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings. Maintains patient safety through attention to detail, equipment safety checks, adherence to department policies, and effective communication with physicians, staff and patients. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures quality and patient safety is maintained. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Displays positive support for and promotes the Values, Mission and Vision of St. Luke’s Health Memorial.

Position Summary:

1. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director.

2. Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.

3. Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards.

4. Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained.

5. Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure.

6. Actively participates with patient testing, performing urgent, emergent patient requests, routine and non-routine requests and OR procedures requiring radiographic support.

7. Demonstrates competency in the PACS process and performs the daily PACS QA process and requirements.

8. Communications with Nursing, Physicians, Patient Care Assistants, Laboratory staff, administrative staff, other diagnostic areas and departments to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner.

9. Performs portable examinations when applicable at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide immediate diagnostic testing when needed.

10. Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation (including starting IV’s and drawing labs as necessary), and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following the test completion.

11. Completes exams in RIS system for accurate billing. Communicates when corrections are needed.

12. Obtains necessary written consent and understanding for any specific procedures.

13. Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable.

14. Maintains proficiency in ancillary areas of department, i.e., radiology, front desk, patient transport and provides support when needed.

Job Requirements

Education Required

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program from an accredited institution.

Licensure/Certification Required

Licensed as Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) with Texas Medical Board

Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – ARRT (R)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an approved AHA program

Experience Required

None

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health - Memorial Hospital in Livingston, TX, is located just off Highway 59 south. The 66-bed hospital provides more than 60,000 patient services each year, with half of those services being offered in the Level 4 Trauma-Designated Emergency Department. Services offered include, Orthopedic care, Women’s Services, and a state-of-the-art Sleep Center. Imaging services include MRI, CT scan, nuclear medicine scans, 4D Ultrasound, cardiac echocardiograms, fluoroscopy, bone density scanning and 3D mammography.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

+ Matching Retirement Programs

+ Wellness Programs

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.