RADIOLOGY C ARM TECHNOLOGIST FT

Legent Health; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO Accrued

401K

Job summary

Legent Health in Carrollton, Texas seeks a skilled Radiology Technologist responsible for performing diagnostic imaging and assisting surgical teams. Applicants should have a degree in Radiological Technology, be AART Registered, and possess a minimum of 2 years of experience.

This full-time position offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan. Join our team and contribute to a supportive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous experience preferred.
• Experience with mobile fluoroscopy.
• Ability to ensure compliance with federal and state standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient service requirements by establishing rapport.
• Ensure operation of radiology equipment through maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of radiology supplies.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge via workshops.
• Practice safety and cleanliness in the working environment.
• Reduce patient anxieties and provide treatment explanations.
• Prepare patients for radiological procedures.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Follow infection-control protocols.
• Document patient care services.
• Contribute to team efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Preventive maintenance of radiology equipment

Radiation protection techniques

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology

AART Registered

State of Texas MRT

CPR Current

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology.
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and departmental supply items is required.
• AART Registered, State of Texas MRT and CPR Current.

Compensation And Benefits

• COMPETITIVE PAY
• VISION
• MEDICAL
• DENTAL
• PTO Accrued
• 401K

Position Summary

The Radiology Technologist works under the clinical direction of the Radiologist, performing exams within the department of Radiology in a manner suitable to accepted standards of care. This position performs diagnostic imaging as ordered by physicians and assists the surgical team by providing mobile fluoroscopy. This position ensures the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care, maintains compliance with professional, DNV, Federal and State standards of care/service.

Position Responsibilities

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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