Radiologic Technologist | Full Time

Radiologic Technologist | Full Time Allied Health Professionals / Technologists Radiology

DESCRIPTION

Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for four consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shift Information:

This position is Full Time working full time Friday-Monday from 12p-8p What we offer: Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Great Culture Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: Works under the supervision of the radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA techniques; assists with invasive procedures as requested.

Equipment Used:

GE Portables, Philips Xray rooms,

OEC GE C-arms, Hologic DEXA Required Education:

Associates in Radiologic Science and/or graduation from an A.R.R.T. accredited program

Preferred Education:

Bachelors in

Radiologic Science Required Skills:

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety. 3. Knowledge of radiographic physics. 4. Knowledge of medical terminology. 5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients. 6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities. 7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy. 8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of imaging equipment. 9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date. 10. Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams. 11. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

R.T. (R) ARRT, Texas License, and BLS CPR

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Multiple modality registry from

ARRT Required Experience:

Entry level registered technologist

Preferred Experience:

One year experience working as a radiologic technologist