X-Ray Technologist PRN

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career with guaranteed hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for a full-time X-Ray Tech like you to join our Texas Health family. Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic Services Work hours: PRN Variable Shifts during the week day and evening shifts Department highlights: · Team based environment · Workplace culture 2nd to none · Great benefits/ 401k / PTO · We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance · Highly engaged management 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). At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987. If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center. And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here. Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

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
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)