X-Ray Tech Day Shift

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures and explains them to patients or their guardians or family members before and during exams. The role involves imaging the correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures with age-related criteria and developmental considerations. The technologist also supports radiologists during complex and invasive procedures and uses aseptic technique.

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 certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Communication, computer, and venipuncture skills.

Nice To Haves

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

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 considering age-related criteria and developmental needs.
Assist radiologists with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
Process and manipulate images, assess image quality, troubleshoot, adjust techniques, and repeat procedures as needed.
Send and transfer images to PACS correctly.
Assess and recognize 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, including injectors, tabletops, and floors.