Radiology Technician

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures in a rural healthcare setting. You will ensure patient safety, image quality, and compliance with hospital policies while maintaining documentation in the EMR and PACS.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, preparing exams, operating imaging equipment, minimizing radiation exposure, and assisting with portable exams, surgery, and ED imaging.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Current ARRT certification in Radiography (R).
• Current Texas Medical Board MRT license.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations according to physician orders.
• Prepare, position, and educate patients for imaging procedures.
• Produce quality diagnostic images while minimizing radiation exposure (ALARA).
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment and report equipment issues.
• Accurately document procedures in the electronic medical record and PACS.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance policies.
• Assist with portable exams, surgery, emergency department imaging, and other procedures as trained.
• Cross-train in additional imaging modalities as needed to support rural healthcare services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient education

ALARA principles

Safety awareness

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT certification (Radiography)

Texas MRT license

Job description

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. In a rural healthcare setting, the technologist provides imaging services across multiple patient care areas while ensuring patient safety, image quality, and compliance with all hospital policies and radiation safety standards.

• Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations according to physician orders.
• Prepare, position, and educate patients for imaging procedures.
• Produce quality diagnostic images while minimizing radiation exposure (ALARA).
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment and report equipment issues.
• Accurately document procedures in the electronic medical record and PACS.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance policies.
• Assist with portable exams, surgery, emergency department imaging, and other procedures as trained.
• Cross-train in additional imaging modalities as needed to support rural healthcare services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification in Radiography (R).
• Current Texas Medical Board MRT license.