Radiologic Technologist - Houston, United States - Frontline National
Description
Frontline National is currently seeking Radiographic Technologists for full-time opportunities at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. Please apply online or contact one of our recruiters directly at to learn more about this great opportunityFrontline National, LLC, founded in 2004, is a nationally-renowned staffing firm dedicated to identifying and placing superior candidates who possess the qualification, energy, and talent to match the high standards of client's expectations.
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Place of Performance:
The work to be performed under this contract will be at the Diagnostic Imaging Department, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Job Duties, including but not limited to:
General/Summary
Independently performs full range of radiographic examinations, including but
not limited to diagnostic, fluoroscopic, and portable images of the skull, chest,
abdomen, spine, upper and lower extremities to patient populations ranging from
newborn to geriatric and demonstrates ability to adjust technical factors when
unusual deviations from standard positioning and technical factors are necessary.
Performs C-Arm and O-Arm procedures as requested, and portable x-ray
examinations using a portable x-ray machine.
Possesses knowledge of Computed Radiographic (CR) and Digital
Radiographoic (DR) equipment/processors, including but not limited to: General
Electric (GE), Phillips, Shimadzu, Carestream, Fuji, etc.
Possesses knowledge and experience of basic medical care, anatomy and
physiology and radiation protection measures for self and patients.
Assists Radiologists with fluoroscopic and other special radiographic exams,
which require the administration of contrast materials, including but not limited to
linear tomographies, upper/lower GI studies, cystographies, arthrographies, and
hysterosalpingography.
Examinations/Procedures
Evaluates technical factors that are age/exam appropriate and adjusts to patient
populations that may have abnormal body habitus/physical presentations.
Consults with supervisors, lead techs, and/or QC tech in any unusual patient
orders/exams.
Receives patients and changes them out of their clothing and into appropriate
gown/shorts, as necessary.
Explains method of procedure, positions patients, selects and sets technical
factors, sets-up and adjusts accessory equipment as required, and makes exposures
necessary for requested procedures while limiting the number of repeated
exposures.
Utilizes critical thinking and sound judgement when unusual deviations from
standard positioning present themselves.
Ensures all radiographs demonstrate the required anatomy for dictation by
Radiologists and performs follow-up films independently.
Equipment/Supplies
Sets-up the x-ray room, and assures that sterile supplies, procedure trays,
contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are present and laid out.
Utilizes Digital Imaging Network and Picture Archiving Communication
System (DINPACS) to process images.
Creates orders in hospital system elect and ensures images are entered into
PACS.
Education:
Must have completed high school or general education development equivalency.
Graduate from an accredited program or military equivalent program in order to meet the education requirements established for the certification(s) listed below.
Experience:
Candidates must have the following experience:
HCW shall have a minimum of one (1) year experience within the last five (5) years providing services as a certified Rad Technologist.
HCW personnel shall have a minimum of one (1) year experience within the last five (5) years in the use of a C-Arm within an Operating Room (OR), and possess knowledge general OR procedures including vascular, orthopedic, urology, GI and Motor Tolerant Subtraction (MTS).
Security/Transportation:
National Background Investigation
Must be US Citizen
Must have reliable transportation to and from work site
Licensing and Certification:
HCW shall have and maintain a current American Registry or Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification as a Rad Technologist.
Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (as accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)).
Schedule:
The hospital is based upon 24 hours, 7 days a week, various (8, 10, 12 hour) rotating shifts, not to exceed 40 hours per week coverage.