Radiologic Technologist | Full Time
Peterson Health, Corpus Christi, TX, United States
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
Full Time. Friday to Monday, 12p-8p.
Benefits
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
Responsibilities
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.
Education
Required: Associates in Radiologic Science and/or graduation from an A.R.R.T. accredited program
Preferred: Bachelors in Radiologic Science
Required Skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety.
Knowledge of radiographic physics.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.
Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
Skill in safe and efficient operation of imaging equipment.
Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams.
Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.
Licensure / Certification
Required: R.T. (R) ARRT, Texas License, BLS CPR.
Preferred: Multiple modality registry from ARRT.
Experience
Required: Entry level registered technologist.
Preferred: One year experience working as a radiologic technologist.
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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
Full Time. Friday to Monday, 12p-8p.
Benefits
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
Responsibilities
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.
Education
Required: Associates in Radiologic Science and/or graduation from an A.R.R.T. accredited program
Preferred: Bachelors in Radiologic Science
Required Skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety.
Knowledge of radiographic physics.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.
Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
Skill in safe and efficient operation of imaging equipment.
Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
Veni-puncture and comprehensive knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams.
Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.
Licensure / Certification
Required: R.T. (R) ARRT, Texas License, BLS CPR.
Preferred: Multiple modality registry from ARRT.
Experience
Required: Entry level registered technologist.
Preferred: One year experience working as a radiologic technologist.
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