RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - VARIABLE

Progeny Human Resource Solutions; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Radiology Tech in Temple, Texas. The role involves performing high-quality radiographic procedures, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring patient communication. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited program and hold relevant certifications, including ARRT-R and BLS.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• ARRT-R Radiography certification needed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Maintain equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Screen individuals entering the department according to approved policies.

Skills

Patient Communication

Radiographic Procedures

Infection Control

Safety Protocols

Education

Graduation from an Accredited Program

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Radiology Tech

RAD TECH

Full-Time

Radiology Tech candidates will have the following job responsibilities:

• Performs radiographic examinations with minimal supervision under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Coordinates daily activities to include performing examinations and associated clerical duties.

• Performs high quality radiology procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Radiology Tech

RAD TECH

Full-Time

Radiology Tech candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).

$25-36/hour