About the Role
ARA Diagnostic Imaging, a practice of Radiology Partners, is seeking to transform radiology by investing in the people who deliver care. We offer meaningful, sustainable careers in outpatient imaging while combining a strong local presence with national resources.
Responsibilities
- Perform and maintain daily check-ups and quality control on CT scanners.
- Review requisitions to determine proper study.
- Interview patients for medical history.
- Prepare patients for exams.
- Administer oral and IV contrast.
- Utilize knowledge of Creatinine meter.
- Explain benefits and risks of contrast to patients.
- Position patients appropriately.
- Select scan parameters and exposure factors.
- Monitor patients during scanning.
- Review images for quality and abnormalities.
- Adhere to OSHA guidelines.
- Adhere to guidelines regarding radiation protection and recordkeeping.
- Complete documentation and file notations.
- Perform QC and patient tests according to protocol.
- Perform weekly Emergency Crash Cart QC.
- Work cooperatively with radiologists.
- Perform IV insertion as needed following proper guidelines.
- Record patient history and pertinent information regarding their examination.
- Verify successful and timely transmission of images, tech notes, and required documents to PACS.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) required.
- CPR required.
- MRT required.
- NMTCB (PET) required after twelve (12) months.
- ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) required six months after the PET registry.
Skills
- CT scanner operation
- Quality control
- Patient interviewing
- Medical history assessment
- Patient preparation
- Contrast administration (oral and IV)
- Creatinine meter utilization
- Patient positioning
- Scan parameter selection
- Exposure factor selection
- Image review
- OSHA guidelines adherence
- Radiation protection
- Recordkeeping
- Documentation
- Emergency Crash Cart QC
- IV insertion
- PACS transmission verification
Location
- Greater Austin, TX area
Work Type
- Outpatient setting
- No on-call shifts
- No overnights
Experience Level
- Three to Five years of experience performing PET/CT exams is preferred.
Education Level
- Graduated from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive total rewards
- Health and wellness coverage options
- 401(k) with employer offerings
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Incentive and productivity programs (where eligible)
- Family planning benefits
- Telehealth benefits
About the Company
- Since 1954, Austin Radiological Association (ARA Diagnostic Imaging) has been a trusted leader in medical imaging across Central Texas, providing high-quality, patient-focused care through 18 state-of-the-art outpatient imaging centers and partnerships with 24 area hospitals.
- As a practice of Radiology Partners since 2019, ARA combines trusted local care with the strength of a national radiology organization, offering advanced diagnostic technology, access to hundreds of board-certified radiologists, enhanced AI capabilities, and a commitment to innovation, quality, and convenient community-based care.
- Radiology Partners is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation.
- Radiology Partners is a physician-led and physician-owned practice that advances its mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service, and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare.
- Radiology Partners uses a proven healthcare services model to provide consistent, high-quality care to patients and deliver enhanced value to hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and referring physicians.
Equal Opportunity
- Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
- RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential.
- We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall.
- We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all.
- Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.
- Radiology Partners participates in E-verify.
