X-Ray Tech - OR - Night Shift PRN

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist performs radiologic exams in the Radiology Diagnostic Services department at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth. The role explains procedures to patients or their guardians or family members before and during exams, 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 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 role also assesses patients’ emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions, operates and maintains equipment, prepares rooms for examinations, administers contrast media and other medications according to medication-administration guidelines, and maintains sanitary equipment and room conditions between patients. The position is PRN and offers night shifts. The department describes its environment as team-based, with an emphasis on lean principles, teamwork, and individual performance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire.
CMRT certification by the TDH or TMB upon hire.
ARRT certification upon hire.
BCLS before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
Skills in communication, computers, and venipuncture.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Explain procedures to patients or 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 to PACS correctly.
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 examination rooms to sanitary standards between patients.