PRN Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

Valor Healthcare; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Healthcare in Denton, TX seeks a PRN Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to provide radiologic services to enrolled and unassigned patients. You will position patients, operate and troubleshoot radiology equipment, and ensure safety protocols.

The role requires ARRT certification, at least one year of experience, and compliance with state radiologic technologist requirements and US citizenship. This PRN position offers flexible hours to support patient care needs on demand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.
• Active ARRT General Radiologic Technology certification.
• Must meet state radiologic technologist requirements.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for radiologic procedures and adjust equipment.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Document pregnancy status and shielding precautions.
• Perform quality checks on radiology equipment and troubleshoot.
• Maintain radiology supplies inventory and order as needed.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

ARRT Certification (General Radiologic Technology)

Job description

PRN Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Denton, TX

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of covered services to enrolled and unassigned patients presenting for care.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Documents pregnancy status of female patients of youth bearing age and the shielding precautions taken in the performance of the imaging study.
• Ensures operation of Radiology equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and troubleshooting equipment as required, calling in repairs when necessary.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to establish inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.
• Must be certified in general radiologic technology by the ARRT and possess an active, current certification.
• Must meet radiological technologist requirements of the state in which the services are provided.
• Must be a US Citizen.