Summary:

Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians. Performs routine diagnostic procedures and may be required to function as a Medical Assistant as needed. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.

The CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, established in 1959, was the first children's hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic children's hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children's Emergency Services, the latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine.

Responsibilities:

*Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
*Basic computer knowledge required
*Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
*Excellent customer service skills required
*Positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking radiographic images following established procedures. Instructs patients regarding procedures. Observes patient's vital signs during examination.
*Follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.
*Maintains accurate radiology records as directed and logs all procedures completed. Processes routine paperwork and files reports.
*Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
*Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors according to specification of examination.
*Follows established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
*Maintains examination rooms. Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
*Cleans and makes minor adjustments to radiologic equipment. Schedules routine maintenance. Develops and monitors an ongoing QI program with targeted QI aspects of care to be reported on a routine basis. Ensures department compliance with OSHA.
*Participates in training employees in equipment operation, patient movement, and quality assurance.
*Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
*Enhances professional growth through education programs, conferences, and workshops.
*Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
*Maintains strict confidentiality.
*Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
*Maintains established CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
*Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group's cultural diversity objectives.
*Supports and adheres to CPG Service Guarantee.
*Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Radiological Sciences or other accepted and approved equivalent required
• One year of experience as a radiologic technologist preferred
  
• Current state licensure and certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
  
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

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