Work under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles; injects and distributes contrast for anatomy enhancement; assist with invasive procedures as requested.
Required Education:
Associates in Radiologic Science
Certification in Radiography and Computed Tomography A.R.R.T. (R) (CT)
Preferred Education:
Bachelors in Radiologic Science
Required Technical Skills:
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Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
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Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
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Knowledge of radiographic physics.
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Knowledge of medical terminology.
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Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.
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Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
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Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
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Skill in safe and efficient operation of CT equipment.
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Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
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Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams.
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Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.
Required Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
R.T. (R) (CT) ARRT
M.R.T. Texas Dept. of Health
CPR
Preferred Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Multiple modality registry from ARRT
Required Experience:
Minimum one year experience as a radiologic technologist working in CT
Preferred Experience:
Greater than two years experience as a registered CT technologist
Experience completing invasive procedures in CT