Radiographer (RAD Tech) - PRN, Days

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Plano is seeking a Radiographer (RAD Tech) to join our Radiology team on a PRN, days schedule at 6200 West Parker Road in Plano, TX 75093. You will support imaging services for a high-volume, trauma-informed facility.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT certification, GMRT eligibility, BCLS and CPI readiness, and prior radiologic technology training. You will explain procedures, position patients, and assist radiologists during complex exams in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• 1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred.
• GMRT - General Medical Radiologic Technologist required upon hire.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required upon hire.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI - Crises Prevention Intervention within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian/family member prior to exam.
• Position patient to correct anatomical area of interest.
• Perform complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
• Adjust technique parameters appropriately for age related factors.
• Assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
• Maintain attention to details.
• Process and manipulate images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed.
• Utilize proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS.
• Correctly send and transfer images to PACS.
• Print laser images from modality or PACS.
• Coordinate with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities.

Education

Associate's Degree preferred

GMRT - General Medical Radiologic Technologist

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Tools

PACS

HIS/RIS

Job description

Radiographer (RAD Tech) - PRN, Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours: PRN, Days

Radiology Department Highlights:

• Variety of exams performed: Fluoroscopy, OR, Trauma
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Trauma Center
• Fast paced high acuity and volume facility around 150 exams a day
• Collaborative Radiologist Group

Here's What You Need

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire required or
• Associate's Degree preferred
• 1 Year radiologic technologist experience preferred
• GMRT - General Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required and
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
• CPI - Crises Prevention Intervention within 90 days required

What You Will Do

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to exam
• Position patient to correct anatomical area of interest
• Perform complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
• Adjust technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
• Assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
• Maintain attention to details
• Process and manipulate images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
• Utilize proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
• Correctly send and transfer images to PACS
• Print laser images from modality or PACS
• Coordinate with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We're a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we're a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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