Sr. Radiologic Technologist

Harris Health System • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Job Summary The Senior Radiologic Technologist (x-ray technologist or radiographer) is responsible for providing patient care and technical expertise in the operation of all x-ray equipment for diagnostic imaging purposes. The Senior Radiologic Technologist mentors and provides oversight of the area in the absence of supervisor.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Must be a graduate of a JRCERT accredited program
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Licensed by Texas Medical Board)
• Certified Rad Tech Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• Basic Life Support Current CPR certification from a hospital- based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program
• Two (2) years experience as Radiologic Technologist
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking), Writing/Composing, Writing/Reports
• Analytical abilities
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Ionizing Radiation equipment, image processing equipment, and other related clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• providing patient care
• technical expertise in the operation of all x-ray equipment for diagnostic imaging purposes
• mentors and provides oversight of the area in the absence of supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees