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Job Advertised by HOSPITAL JOBS ONLINE- Description About us. Pro Health Staffing represents the very best medical talent this country has to offer, and is led by healthcare staffing professionals with extensive experience serving the nationwide medical community. Registering with us opens the door to limitless opportunity, and provides fulfilling and rewarding work in the ever-growing healthcare industry Radiologic Technicians needed for the Houston Medical Center and surrounding areas. RTs will perform x rays and place nonradioactive matter into patients veins in order to diagnose problems. Radiologic technicians will create x ray images (radiographs) of different parts of a patients body to help diagnose health problems or injuries. Position includes patient teaching regarding the procedure, removing metal objects from the patients body, and placing the patients in the correct position. In order to decrease the amount of exposure that the patient is exposed to, parts of their body that are not being radioagraphed are covered with lead shields, or the radiographer limits the size of the x ray beam. The RT will place the equipment in the proper position in relation to the patients body and determine the proper machine settings given the thickness of the area being x rayed and the part of the body. Must be able to obey doctors instructions carefully and comply with regulations that deal with their own, their patients, and their coworkers protection from unnecessary radiation. Responsible for using imaging machinery, maintaining patient records, and taking care of equipment. Some will create work schedules, manage imaging departments, or purchase equipment. Full-time technicians and technologists will work 40 hours per week, though there may be on-call hours over weekends, nights, and evenings. Some part-time and shift work is available. Must be able to work the majority of shift on their feet and could be required to maneuver disabled patients, so physical fitness is essential. Must be aware of the radiation dangers that are inherent in this profession and be prepared to limit exposure by using safety equipment like gloves, shields, and aprons made of lead, as well as constantly measuring radiation exposure. Requirements Must have completed the educational requirements necessary for achieving certification and ARRT registration. Must have at least two years experience in Radiology. Must be able to lift greater than 50lbs APPLY FOR THIS JOB by going to ...http://www.hospitaljobsonline.com/jpmoreinfo.aspx?jobid=26765758&AffID=254207

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