X-Ray Tech Day Shift

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Benefits package

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking an X-Ray Technologist to join our Radiology Diagnostic Services team at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth. The role supports patient imaging, works with radiologists, and adheres to department protocols during exams.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program or an Associate's Degree, 1 year of experience preferred, and CMRT/ARRT licensure with BCLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire.
• 1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred.
• Licenses: CMRT and ARRT upon hire; BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian prior to exam.
• Image the correct anatomical area per protocol and pathology guidelines.
• Assist radiologist with complex/invasive procedures using aseptic technique.

Skills

Communication

computer

venipuncture

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

Associate's Degree

Job description

X-Ray Technologist

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Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132
Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic Services
Work hours: Full-Time 36 Hours - Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p

Department highlights

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Great benefits/ 401k / PTO
• We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance
• Highly engaged management

Here’s What You Need

Education: Other graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire required Or Associate's Degree Preferred.

Experience: 1 Year radiologic technologist experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

Skills: Communication, computer, venipuncture.

What You Will Do

A Texas Health X-Ray Tech is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam, imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations. In addition to the required qualifications, a successful X-Ray Tech will

• assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
• process and manipulate images, analyze image quality, troubleshoot, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed.
• correctly send and transfer images to PACS.
• assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
• operate, care for and maintain equipment.
• prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).
• administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
• maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors).

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987. If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center. And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Here are a few of our recent awards

• 2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (10th consecutive year & we’re the only health system in Texas recognized.)
• 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)
• Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2024
• 2024 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the seventh year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.)