Radiologic Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology Program.
• None required; new grads encouraged to apply
• Equivalent education that is recognized and accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to be eligible to sit for the ARRT(R) credential exam.
• Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certification in Radiography (R) within 3 months of hire.
• Must have a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) - Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification 6 months of hire.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS LEVEL) CPR course completion card upon arrival at Parkland from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Rescuer Military Training Network
• Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Radiologic equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production quality radiographs of basic and complex exams/procedures, while adapting procedures and technical factors in relation to patient conditions and history.
• Participates in quality review program.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to radiation safety regulations and infection control standards established by Parkland and accreditation agencies to ensure that Radiologic procedures are carried out safely.
• Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Completes exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner.
• Administers contrast material in the correct dosage, route and observes patients for adverse reactions.
• Enters accurate patient exam data into the electronic health record.
• Responsible for equipment, supplies, and room preparation in order to ensure appropriate set-up before each procedure.
• Interviews patient (two patient identifier), conducts patient screening (when applicable) and obtains medical history pertaining to procedure's clinical criteria.
• Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images.
• Answers questions/screening concerning procedures and contrast for relevant exams.
• Assists the physician as needed in performing procedures.
• Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
• Maintains equipment including running quality assurance checks and notifying supervisor of maintenance needs.
• Maintains a record of quality assurance tests to ensure that equipment runs efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains all passwords to each computer system.
• Promptly reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor or the appropriate engineering department.
• Transports patients to and from radiographic area as needed and consults with physicians or other healthcare providers regarding x-ray orders, performed procedures, and protocol to ensure that radiographic needs are met.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs, promotes Parkland Health mission, vision, values, and its relationship to the work environment, attends modality meetings satisfactorily.
• Functions in the department as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
• Prioritizes exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat and urgent requests.
• Responds to inquiries, calls, emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicates shift hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff.
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Serves as a resource and role model to other staff and team members.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development by maintaining ARRT and State licensure.
• Completes mandatory Parkland training.
• Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Serves as a patient advocate by consistently demonstrating proactive customer service skills and compliance with Parkland Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Serves as a resource and role model to other staff, team members, and students with training, engagement and positive motivation.
• May serve as the Technologist in charge for supervising departmental operations.