Radiation Technician jobs in the United States

Overview:
The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care and in 2017 Vantage Oncology joined The US Oncology Network. The US Oncology Network empowers the delivery of advanced integrated cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close to home. Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise and industry-leading technologies keep local practices at the forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling practice success, quality of life and financial security for physicians.

We have an immediate opening for a Full time CT Tech at our West Florida Radiation Therapy location.

SCOPE: Under limited supervision, is responsible for the coordination and administration of all CT/MRI radiologic exams; ensures technical quality and timely reporting of results. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to patient and employee safety. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs CT and MRI procedures as ordered achieving a high level of quality.

• Offers expertise to physicians regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc.

• Escorts patients to treatment room.

• Assists with dressings as necessary.

• Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of CT/MRI services.

• Develops and processes radiologic films.

• Logs radiologic procedures completed.

• Processes routine paperwork.

• Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

• Ensures the safety and physical comfort of the patient while in technologists care.

• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance.

• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility.

• Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor.

• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment.

• Orders, logs, and returns outside films requested from other agencies; completes appropriate documentation.

• Arranges for the release of films to patients and outside agencies.

• Maintains paperwork for tracking loaned films.

• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.
• Minimum five years experience as a CT/MRI Technologist.
• Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
• Current IV and CPR certifications required.
• Certification in CT and MRI strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.