Radiographer (RAD Tech) - PRN, Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Texas Health Plano is seeking a Radiographer (RAD Tech) to join our Radiology department on a PRN, days schedule. You will assist radiologists, position patients, and perform imaging procedures with attention to safety and quality.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT certified, with BCLS and CPI readiness, and has experience or willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. We offer supportive teamwork and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required or Associate's Degree preferred.
• AR RT certification required upon hire.
• BCLS and CPI readiness required before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian prior to exam.
• Position patient to correct anatomical area of interest.
• Perform complex procedures with age-related criteria.
• Adjust technique parameters for age-related factors.
• Assist radiologist with complex/invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
• Maintain attention to detail during imaging.
• Process and manipulate images; troubleshoot and adjust techniques as needed.
• Send images to PACS and ensure correct transfer.

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program

Associate's Degree preferred

1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred

GMRT certification

ARRT certification

BCLS certification

CPI certification

Tools

PACS

HIS/RIS

Job description

Radiographer (RAD Tech) - PRN, Days

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.

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).

You belong here.

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