TECH - RADIOLOGY/IMAGING

Universal Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

HealthStream CEU courses

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Laredo, TX, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to operate diagnostic equipment and support patient care. The role involves reviewing patient charts, ensuring image accuracy, and communicating results to the care team.

The candidate should be trained in radiologic procedures and maintain high standards of quality control. Join a large network with opportunities across 300+ locations, and participate in ongoing education and development through HealthStream CEU resources

Qualifications

• Graduates of an AMA Council of Education approved radiologic technology program; associate's degree preferred.
• Certification by the ARRT; BLS required; Texas license or student temporary license as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic equipment at a technical level without direct supervision.
• Review examinations for technical accuracy and present to radiologist.
• Identify anatomy on images and ensure proper film identification.
• Ability to take call when required.
• Perform quality control and participate in multi-modality duties.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Subtle differences recognition

Radiographic exams knowledge

Equipment operation

Patient positioning

Teamwork attitude

Education

Associates degree in Radiologic Technology

Graduate of an approved radiologic technology program

Job description

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the operation of diagnostic equipment at a technical level not requiring direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Identifies each patient, reviews each patient's chart and previous examinations for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis), and records pertinent data at all times.
2. Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
3. Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images, and ensures proper film identification on all images.
4. Must be able to take call when required.
5. Must perform quality control.
6. Cross trained in multiple modalities and other duties as assigned or required.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education:
   1. Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology; associate's degree preferred.
   2. Previous work experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an acute care environment is preferred
2. Licensure/Certification:
   1. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Certification by Texas Department of health (students will have a temporary license only).
   2. BLS required
3. Skills:
   1. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
   2. Ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas.
   3. Knowledge of radiographic examinations as well as procedures that require the use of contrast agents.
   4. Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
   5. Knowledge of patient transfers and positioning technique.
   6. Must possess a positive and courteous attitude, and take the initiate to go beyond what is expected in a teamwork environment.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.