Medical Radiological Technologist

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Radiologic Technologist will operate x-ray equipment with little or no supervision and assists physicians with diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. All while adhering to patient care, quality, and safety assurance, obtaining authorizations, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited medical radiologic technology program.
• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Texas Medical Board
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) certification
• Licensure/certification must be maintained for continued employment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with standard X-ray concepts, practices, and procedures within radiological technology field.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain patient information confidentiality.
• Demonstrate skills and competencies required for this position.
• Demonstrate and understand compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and adjust equipment for taking diagnostic images following established procedures.
• Performs and assists with radiographic procedures.
• Take X-rays of various portions of the body to help assist with a diagnose disease or injury.
• Adjusts technical factors in proportion to the patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
• Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
• Greets patients, confirms their identification, and explains the exam.
• Assists in moving patients to and from wheelchairs, lifts, and radiographic tables.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections and reports dangerous departmental or equipment conditions.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner and restocks linens as necessary.
• Maintain radiographic log, in accordance with the policy, taking responsibility for documentation of exam, patient’s name and /or retake reason.
• Calibrate and maintain X-Ray equipment.
• Maintain accurate department records to satisfy both the state and federal regulations.
• Processes referrals to outside organizations for diagnostic imaging.
• Completes Prior Authorizations needs for diagnostic imaging.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed