JOB SUMMARY: The RT(R), with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The RT(R) functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of practice. The RT(R) demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.

SHIFT & SCHEDULE 

Fulltime, Day Shift, 8:00am to 5:00pm 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

· Practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and

accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures

and techniques appropriately

· Assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for

professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.

· Acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the

physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation

and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession.

· The radiologic technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures,

performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates

expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the

healthcare team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Current State of Texas License as a Radiology Technologist.

· Minimum of an Associate Degree in Applied Science- Radiology or within last semester of graduating or trained in a hospital based program that’s AMA approved.

· ARRT registered.

· Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a diagnostic technologist.

· Initial Stroke Education of 3.5 hours.

· Annual Stroke Education of 2 hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

Ø Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, speak, hear, and see. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.

SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

Supervision of all diagnostic technologists, technologist assistants, and radiology students will occur; requiring frequent direction, instruction, training, and planning.