X-Ray Tech - OR - Night Shift PRN

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist works in Radiology Diagnostic Services at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth on PRN night shifts. The role explains procedures to patients or their guardians or family members, images the correct anatomical area and pathology according to department protocols, and performs complex procedures while considering age-related criteria and developmental needs. The technologist also assists radiologists with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique; processes and manipulates images, evaluates image quality, troubleshoots and adjusts techniques or repeats procedures as needed; and sends and transfers images to PACS. The position includes assessing patients’ emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions; operating and maintaining equipment; preparing examination rooms and supplies; administering contrast media and other medications according to guidelines; and maintaining sanitary standards for equipment and rooms between patients. The department describes its environment as team-based, with a strong workplace culture, lean principles, individual performance, and highly engaged management. Texas Health Southwest is a 262-bed, full-service hospital serving southwest Fort Worth since 1987, with surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy, and adult critical care. It is Magnet-designated and has other specialty and quality recognitions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire.
CMRT (Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist) through TDH or TMB upon hire.
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification upon hire.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Communication, computer, and venipuncture skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
One year of radiologic technologist experience.
Operating room experience.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures to patients or, when applicable, their guardians or family members before and during examinations.
Image the correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols.
Perform complex procedures while accounting for age-related criteria and developmental considerations.
Assist radiologists with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
Process and manipulate images, analyze image quality, troubleshoot, adjust techniques, and repeat procedures as needed.
Send and transfer images correctly to PACS.
Assess patients’ emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions.
Operate, care for, and maintain equipment.
Prepare examination rooms, including suction, oxygen, and supplies.
Administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
Maintain equipment and rooms to sanitary standards between patients.