PRN Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

Valor Healthcare, Inc. • Denton, TX

7h

About The Position

The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist provides covered services to enrolled and unassigned patients presenting for care. The role prepares patients for radiological procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into position, and setting exposure factors on equipment controls. The technologist protects patients and staff from radiation through appropriate radiation-protection techniques, including beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. The role also documents pregnancy status for female patients of childbearing age and records shielding precautions used during imaging studies.

The technologist ensures radiology equipment operates properly by performing quality checks in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, troubleshooting equipment, and arranging repairs when needed. The role maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.
• Current, active ARRT certification in general radiologic technology.
• Meet the radiologic technologist requirements of the state where services are provided.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide covered services to enrolled and unassigned patients presenting for care.
• Prepare patients for radiological procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, positioning equipment, and setting exposure factors.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff using radiation-protection techniques, beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Document pregnancy status for female patients of childbearing age and the shielding precautions taken during imaging studies.
• Perform radiology equipment quality checks according to manufacturer recommendations, troubleshoot equipment, and call in repairs when necessary.
• Maintain radiology supply inventory by checking stock, anticipating supply needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed