Radiologic technologist ii - united states, lufkin

*overview*commonspirit health was formed by the alignment of catholic health initiatives (chi) and dignity health. with more than 700 care sites across the u.s. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services commonspirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four u.s. residents. our world needs compassion like never before. our communities need caring and our families need protection. with our combined resources commonspirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. chi st. luke’s health memorial provides over a quarter of a million services each year to patients in deep east texas. chi st. luke’s health memorial cares for the communities in lufkin, livingston, and san augustine. memorial is home to the area’s first dedicated heart and stroke care center, only joint commission certified primary stroke care facility, the area’s only cancer center and comprehensive diabetes, heart, and stroke center. as the first health care system in texas to acquire the da vinci® high definition robot, chi st. luke’s health memorial paves the way for the latest advancements and innovations in healthcare.your time at work should be fulfilling. rewarding. inspiring. that’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit chi facilities across the nation. you’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities. what sets us apart from other healthcare organizations? how much time do you have? in short, it all starts with our current employees. they believe in living our mission to provide compassion to everyone. we, in turn, believe that growing and supporting our people allows us to deliver a higher degree of quality care to our patients. chi advocates for all who live in the communities we serve, especially the most vulnerable. choose an organization who will champion your talents and nurture your career. choose chi! *we offer the following benefits to support you and your family:** health/dental/vision insurance* free premium membership to care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults* care for caregivers: resilience through adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times* flexible spending accountsvoluntary protection: group accident, critical illness, and identity theft * employee assistance program (eap) for you and your family* paid time off (pto) * tuition assistance for career growth and development* matching retirement programs * wellness programs*responsibilities* with designated cardiovascular surgical suites and catheterization labs, chi st. luke's health-memorial is the area leader in heart health. chi st. luke’s health-memorial holds the highest level of chest pain certification in lufkin. the american college of cardiology (acc) and the society of cardiovascular patient care (scpc), who completed a merger in 2017 to improve and streamline quality improvement services, in collaboration with the american heart association awarded the hospital with the chest pain center accreditation with percutaneous coronary intervention, or pci. the achievement recognizes chi st. luke’s health-memorial as an outstanding facility when dealing with patients who present with heart attack symptoms. working in our fast moving cath lab certainly offers a variety of clinical challenges and our *radiologic technologist ii* plays a vital role in our imaging department. the rad tech performs complete diagnostic radiography procedures on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of medical director and director of imaging services. maintains patient safety through attention to detail, equipment safety checks, adherence to department policies, and with effective communication with physicians, staff and patients. provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. performs complete diagnostic imaging exams inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings. provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures quality and patient safety is maintained. assists patients with basic patient care needs. *what you need in this role:**communication* - the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people including, patients, nurses and physicians  *patient safety *- the ability to protect our patients and limit other exposed areas that are not being scanned during the procedure.  *pay attention to the small things* - the ability to pay attention to details is a highly sought after skill in this role. the smallest detail of correctly positioned patient can make all the difference in a scan!  *great documentation skills* - the rad tech is expected to keep detailed records of any given procedure, so they can address concerns that patients may have about the testing process.if you are ready to start a career with an established team in an organization that understands the importance of your life’s calling, it’s time to connect with us!*qualifications**minimum experience rad tech ii:** graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program from an accredited institution* bls through american heart association* licensed as medical radiologic technologist (mrt) with texas medical board (tmb)* registered with american registry of radiologic technologists - arrt (r)* three (3) year related work experience    #li-chi  #missioncritical

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