Radiology Technologist

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Limited Radiology Technologist to produce quality radiographic exams of the chest and distal extremities for medical diagnosis.

You will follow standard procedures, ensure patient identification, and maintain safety to minimize radiation exposure while supporting daily hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program.
• 6 months clinical experience in Radiology.
• Must be eligible for ARRT exam within 1 year from date of hire and possess AHA BLS.

Responsibilities

• Utilize general operating procedures, startup procedures, basic troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Ensure proper film identification with date stickers, patient ID, and R/L markers.
• Maintain accurate charging in accordance with compliance guidelines.
• Position patients to achieve optimal exam results and have knowledge of human anatomy.
• Explain the x-ray process to patients prior to examination and protect staff from exposure.

Education

1 clinical year Radiology program

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

The Limited Radiology Technologist is responsible to produce quality radiographic examinations of the chest and distal extremities which are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by radiologists and medical physicians to identify injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.

Responsibilities

Utilizes general operating procedures, i.e., startup procedures, basic troubleshooting and problem solving. Ensures proper film identification to include date stickers, flashed patient identification and right/left markers. Ensures proper and fair charging of patient procedures in compliance with Model Compliance and Ethical guidelines. Ensure proper protocol for filing and copying of films. Positions patient to achieve best examination results and in-depth knowledge of human anatomy. Explains the x-ray process to each patient prior to the examination. Sets up, adjusts, and adapts equipment and procedure to accommodate the patient’s condition to obtain reliable results. Utilizes safety techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and themselves and proficiency in delivery of patients, supplies, films, and reports. Ensures accountability and responsibility for verification of proper patient identification using patient armband. Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards. Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards. Completes work within acceptable time frames; be able to modify procedures according to departmental policy when problems related to patient’s age occur. Performs daily stock checks for supplies, films, stickers etc. Weekly checks for and replacement of expired supplies. May help with transportation of patients. Assists in the file room as needed. May help with reception function. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
Require: Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program.

Experience
Required: 6 months clinical experience in Radiology.

Certifications
Required: Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program and must be eligible for the ARRT exam within 1 year from date of hire. AHA BLS.

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Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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