Radiology Technologist - PRN - Varies - DHR Radiology - 20669

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiologic procedures in a timely and accurate manner. You will follow physician orders and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe and high-quality patient imaging.

The role includes cross-training into other modalities as needed. The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited radiology program, holds state certification, and has BLS; ARRT is preferred and bilingual communication is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
• Current state certification (Texas Medical Board) required.
• ARRT general certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS recommended.
• Bilingual sensibility and cultural awareness.
• Secretarial experience and organizational skills necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• English reading, writing and speaking required; Spanish preferred.
• Clear communication with nurses, admins and physicians; computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the facility mission, vision and values to others.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Perform quality control and maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain equipment, supplies and work area cleanliness.
• Perform X-ray and Fluoroscopy procedures in a timely manner.
• Follow procedure protocols to optimize imaging while minimizing radiation.
• Interpret verbal orders accurately and directions, handle patient specimens.
• Document patient records per policy and ensure accuracy.
• Operate facility computer systems; ensure exams are in PACS and RIS.
• Assist in training radiologic technologists on protocols.
• Adhere to TDH, ACR, CMS and Joint Commission standards; maintain competencies.
• Operate clinical equipment safely; complete employment requirements including Health.edu and Credentials.
• Call is required if assigned to surgery; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English reading/writing

Spanish preferred

Cross-modality ability

Computer knowledge

Education

Accredited radiology program graduate

Texas Medical Board certification

ARRT general certification (preferred)

American Heart Association BLS

ACLS and PALS recommended

Job description

US:TX:Edinburg | IMAGING & DIAGNOSTICS | PRN

Posted 2 days ago

Description

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

Responsible for performing all diagnostic radiological procedures in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to the physician's orders. As a member of the care team, the Radiology Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care. In addition, the Radiology Technologist must be able and willing to cross-train into other appropriate modalities.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program.
• Current state certification (i.e. Texas Medical Board) required.
• Current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) general certification preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• American Heart Association ACLS and PALS recommended.
• Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Secretarial experience and organizational skills are necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English required. Spanish preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.
• Computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Performs necessary quality control and maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Responsible for performing all X-ray and Fluoroscopy procedures in a timely manner.
• Performs all X-ray and Fluoroscopy procedures as per procedure protocols, optimizing imaging examinations to use only the radiation necessary to produce diagnostic-quality images.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directions.
• Assumes responsibility for the collection and processing of patient specimens.
• Completes accurate documentation on patient records according to policy.
• Able to perform the necessary functions on the facility's computer systems.
• Insures exams are verified and completed in PACS and RIS systems.Responsible for training radiologic technologists with the appropriate procedure protocols.
• Maintain Texas Department of Health (TDH), American College of Radiology (ACR), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintain equipment and procedure competencies.
• Able to operate all appropriate clinical equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Complete and update all employment requirements, including Health.edu, Employee Health, Radiology Competencies, and Credentials.
• Call is required for if assigned to surgery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

• At least one (1) year of experience in Radiologic Technology preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Able to demonstrate high degree of competency and experience with radiological procedures.
• Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Requires working with frequent interruptions.
• Must project a professional image.

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES :

(Chain-of-command)

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC :

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.