Radiologic Technologist
Company: Seminole Hospital District
Location: Seminole
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Summary: Performs
diagnostic radiographic procedures, or Mammography on patients and
works with members of the Hospital District and the community to
improve the delivery of patient care. Responsibilities: TECHNICAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IF also Radiologic Technologist:
Performs diagnostic radiology procedures on patients under
radiologist supervision. Follows body substance isolation policies
to include frequent hand washing and cleaning all patient contact
surfaces after each patient. Verifies orders for accurate patient,
exam, diagnosis, and laterality. Properly educates patients
regarding procedure and all associated preparations. Positions
patient properly. (Maintains acceptable repeat rate 4-6 %.) JAN FEB
MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Average Repeat Rate Avg
Exposure Index Modifies procedures according to patient age and
pathology as appropriate. Permanently identifies exposures prior to
processing (uses markers). Processes CR cassettes proficiently.
Maintains equipment, cassettes, reporting problems to supervisor.
Transports patients to and from department within 15 minutes of
order when possible. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV
DEC Average TAT Average RVU Properly performs patient
immobilization and transfer when needed. Consistently wears
personnel radiation monitor and consistently wears lead
aprons/gloves/glasses when appropriate. Assists other providers,
physicians, and departments in a professional manner. Participates
in call and holiday schedules to include evenings, nights, and
weekends. IF also CT Technologist: Performs computed tomography
procedures on patients under radiologist supervision. Properly
inputs patient identification, scan indications prior to scanning
patient. Backs up patient scans to PACS or to CD-R. Prints films to
thermal printer proficiently when needed. Maintains equipment,
power injector, and thermal printer, reporting problems to
supervisor. IF also US Technologist: 20. Obtains images as required
by protocol manual for each exam. 21. Properly enters patient
identification and exam information prior to study/ assists
physicians in doing same. 22. Prints or exports studies to PACS
following each exam. 23. Maintains ultrasound equipment, gel
warmer, reporting problems to supervisor. 24. Consistently wears
gloves on scanning hand. IF also MRI Technologist: 25. Obtains
images as required by protocol manual for each exam. 26. Properly
enters patient identification and exam information prior to study.
27. Prints or exports studies to PACS following each exam. 28.
Maintains MRI equipment, coils, injectors reporting problems to
supervisor. 29. Consistently educates and ensures safety to the
public from dangers associated with magnetic field. IF also
MAMMOGRAPHY Technologist: 30. Obtains images as required by
protocol manual for each exam. 31. Properly enters patient
identification and exam information prior to study. 32. Prints or
exports studies to PACS following each exam. 33. Maintains
mammography equipment, paddles, printer reporting problems to
supervisor. 34. Performs all regulatory QA and associated
communication consistent with ACR, FDA, and MQSA protocols.
Secondary Responsibilities: Assists in scheduling exams, giving
necessary prep information. Assists in maintaining daily patient
exam log. Sends exams to HPRA and scans in associated consents,
questionnaires, worksheets, and reports. Follows procedures for
burning CD’s for patient transfer or printing, checking out,
maintaining log of all imaging transfers Requirements: Education
and Experience Requirements 1. (minimum) Graduate of 2-year
accredited program in Radiologic Sciences (Associate or
Certificate) Prior Work Experience: 1. Exemplary clinical education
skills. One-year experience as registered RT preferred. 2. Ability
to work with computers, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Technical
Training: 1. Proficient with computed radiography, digital
radiography, PACS, EMR's, teleradiology. 2. Prior didactic and/or
clinical training in CT, US, MRI, or Mammography preferred or must
be willing to train in CT or other modalities. Licensure, Registry,
Certification: 1. Registered technologist ARRT (R) 2. Texas Board
of Medical Examiners General Medical Radiologic Technologist GMRT
3. Current CPR Skill Requirements Types of Clients Served: Neonate
1yr, Adolescent 12-17yrs, Child/Pediatric 1-11 yrs., Adult 18-55
yrs., Geriatric 55 yrs. Personal Job-Related Skills 1. Proficient
in use of diagnostic radiology equipment in performance of
radiology procedures. 2. Effective oral and written communication
skills. 3. Good deductive reasoning skills/ problem solving skills
4. Ability to relate positively to the members of the community 5.
Computer knowledge essential. Supervisory Responsibility: Mentors
new technologists. Students of Allied Health Imaging Programs
Physical Demands: extended periods of sitting/standing, manual
dexterity, pushing pulling, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying
>= 50 lbs., crawling, climbing, kneeling/bending, Walking,
visual acuity, hearing acuity Work Conditions: inside, occasional
highly stressful Hazards: OHSA Blood Bourne Pathogens Class I,
Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
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