Supplemental Rad Tech, Nights - Central Staffing

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist to perform radiography (x-ray) examinations that aid in diagnosis and treatment. The role demands recent Rad Tech experience and requires certifications such as Basic or Advanced Life Support and a Texas MRT license.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety protocols, prepare patients for exams, and handle patient data while promoting professional development and quality care.

Qualifications

• Recent Rad Tech experience within the last three (3) years.
• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.
• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiography (x-ray) exams on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures.
• Prepares patients for exam, administers IV and contrast when necessary.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Summary

Recent Rad Tech experience within the last three (3) years. Two years of Rad Tech experience required. This position performs radiography (x-ray) examinations to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This position may also perform some exams in more complex modalities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required. Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required. Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs radiography (x-ray) exams on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures.
• Prepares patients for exam, obtains and records patient’s vital signs, explains procedure, administers IV and contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment.
• May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• May be required to work weekends and float to other locations as needed.
• May administer breath alcohol test and/or urine drug screens.
• May be required to perform patient registration tasks such as verifying insurance, collecting payments, etc.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.