Job Description:
Experience the Matrix Providers Advantage.
Matrix Providers strive to provide a framework of stability and structure for our valued employees and contractors, where you will experience lower provider-to-patient ratios and fair, reliable schedules. It is our honor to hire Healthcare Heroes to serve our Military Heroes, sharing in our mission to provide excellent healthcare with dignity, compassion, and pride.
Matrix Providers has a civilian opportunity for Radiologic Technologist to provide full-time, ultrasound services in the Department of Radiology, Ultrasound at the Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood in Killeen, TX.
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Status: Full-time Employee -
Schedule: Sunday to Saturday | 12 Hour Shifts | 80 hours/2 week Pay Period | On-Call -
Benefits: Competitive Compensation & Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life coverage)- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay
- Life Insurance | Disability Insurance | FSA
- Referral Bonuses
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Start Date: Pending credentials & security approvals, which can take 6-8 weeks. -
Period of Performance: current contract ends in March 2025, with possible contract renewal.
Qualifications:
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Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA. -
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must be certified by either the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologists. -
Experience: At least one year of experience as a radiologic technologist within the past two years.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for procedures, to include obtaining consent prior to beginning any examination.
Perform selected radiology examinations and procedures under the supervision of a radiologist.
Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations and forwarding those observations to the supervising radiologist.
Adapt examination protocols to improve diagnostic quality.
Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that each patient receives quality care while in the radiology department or clinic.
Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book.
Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.
Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Perform a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations of human subjects to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury.
Receive and review request from physicians and other health care providers for ultrasound examination of patients.
Determine the condition of issues, procedures, and equipment necessary to best meet the need of individual cases.
Explain procedures and actions to allay fears and secure maximum cooperation.
If unanticipated condition or anomalies are discovered, extend and modify procedures to ensure full and accurate information as to finding and patient condition.
Observes and reports patient responses to instructions, movement, touch, etc, if significant.
Monitor patient conditions during examination and, if necessary, render emergency aid and summon for assistance.
Assist in performance of invasive procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, nephrostomes and amniocentesis.
Use scanner to properly position probes and other equipment, fix point of entry, and determine depth and direction of penetration and location within the body.
Locates disease site, identify position and functioning or response of organs, etc.
Advises physician of any problems, conditions, or anomalies found during or as a result of the procedure.
Explains procedures, capabilities, techniques, equipment, concepts and principles of the methodology of ultrasound and its use and limitations as a diagnostic tool.
Performs operator level maintenance and care of equipment.
Prepare and replace imaging material.
Matrix Providers support our employees and contractors with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve Americas military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.
Come home to Matrix.
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