X-Ray Technologist PRN

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Texas Health X-Ray Tech is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam, imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations. In addition to the required qualifications, a successful X-Ray Tech will assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique. process and manipulate images, analyze image quality, troubleshoots, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed. correctly send and transfer images to PACS. assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions. operate, care for and maintain equipment. prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies). administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines. maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors).

Requirements

graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire required
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Skills Communication, computer, venipuncture

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Preferred
1 Year radiologic technologist experience preferred

Responsibilities

explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam
imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols
performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
process and manipulate images
analyze image quality
troubleshoots, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
correctly send and transfer images to PACS
assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
operate, care for and maintain equipment
prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)