Radiologic Technologist

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ardent Health Services seeks an evening shift, full-time Radiologic Technologist in Harker Heights, TX, at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights. You will perform a range of diagnostic x-ray procedures and support patient care in a busy imaging department.

Qualifications include ARRT (R), Texas MRT license, and BLS. Prior radiology experience is preferred. You will work in a team-focused environment with emphasis on safety and quality of care.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program or JRCERT-equivalent per DD Form 214.
• Current ARRT (R) certification.
• Current Texas MRT license.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: prior radiology experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in delivering personalized, professional patient care during diagnostic x-ray examinations and patient transport within Imaging Services.
• Explain diagnostic x-ray procedures to patients and families in a thorough, respectful manner.
• Perform diagnostic x-ray examinations including routine, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical procedures.
• Set radiographic parameters (MAS, kVp, positioning) and provide high-quality images to physicians.
• Document digital images with proper radiographic identifiers.
• Provide minimal nursing care to ensure patient comfort and safety, seeking nurse/physician help when needed.
• Enter and retrieve patient information from PACS and HIS systems accurately.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork with accurate information.
• Adhere to ALARA radiation safety principles and regulatory requirements.
• Perform equipment quality control and report any malfunctions or hazards promptly.

Conhecimentos

BLS certification

ALARA safety

Formação académica

JRCERT or accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT (R) certification

Texas MRT license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Radiologic Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the delivery of personalized, professional, and quality patient care in the performance of all diagnostic x-ray examinations and transportation of patients to and from Imaging Services.
• Explains diagnostic x-ray procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Performs diagnostic x-ray examinations to include routine, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical procedures.
• Ascertains appropriate radiographic parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality radiographic image.
• Documents digital image with appropriate radiographic identification markers.
• Provides minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seeks additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Enters and retrieves patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System in a proficient manner.
• Prepares and maintains department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
• Adheres to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Ascertains that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies’ requirements are met.
• Performs quality control on equipment and notifies management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or a graduate of a military Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) program as indicated on DD Form 214.
• Current ARRT (R) certification – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current MRT license – Medical Radiologic Technologist certification issued by the State of Texas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous employment as a Radiology Technologist.