Radiologic Technologist

Midland Memorial Hospital; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Memorial Hospital is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)) to join our team in Midland, Texas. The role requires a commitment to patient safety, responsibility for quality care, and compliance with legal and institutional guidelines.

A graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program and ARRT certification are essential. The position demands strong judgment and communication skills to support patient diagnosis while ensuring minimal radiation exposure. Fulltime shifts available, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of radiologic technology.
• ARRT registered or eligible with registration required within 6 months of employment.
• Current Texas Medical Board license for Radiologic Technologists or in process of obtaining.

Responsibilities

• Functions within legal scope of practice and ensures patient safety.
• Uses technology and procedures appropriately to minimize radiation exposure.
• Acts as a communication link for the physician to aid patient diagnosis.

Skills

Patient safety

Radiology procedures

Professional judgment

Education

Accredited program of radiologic technology

ARRT registered or eligible

Texas Medical Board license

Job description

Job Description

The RT(R), with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The RT(R) functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of practice. The RT(R) demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.

SHIFT & SCHEDULE

• Fulltime, Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Fulltime, Overnight Weekends, Friday - Sunday, 7:00pm to 7:30am
• Fulltime, Overnight Weekdays, Monday - Thursday, 8:30pm to 7:00am
• Fulltime, Day to Evening Weekend Shift, Friday - Sunday, 10:00am to 10:30pm
• Fulltime, Weekdays, Monday - Friday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• PRN, 8:00am to 5:00pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately
• Assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.
• Acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession
• The radiologic technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team
• Radiology Career Ladder Radiology Career Ladder Policy is designed to recognize professional excellence in relation to imaging. The policy outlines the process by which the employee will be evaluated to ensure that the employee is meeting minimum job level requirements to maintain their current level on the career ladder, a mechanism for the employee to advance up the ladder or for management to adjust their level down if the employee does not meet the minimum requirements for their current level. The Radiology Career Ladder Chart Radiology Career Ladder Chart gives an overview of each ladder requirements while the Radiology Career Ladder Evaluation Request Radiology Career Ladder Evaluation Request Form is where the employee documents achievements and obtains approval to maintain same level or advance to next level.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited program of radiologic technology or trained in a hospital-based program that’s AMA approved.
• ARRT registered or eligible – ARRT must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Texas Medical Board license for Radiologic Technologists or in process of obtaining.
• Total Joint & Spine Center initial and annual education: 1.5 hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.