X-Ray Tech - Full Time

FMC Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Services is seeking a skilled radiologic technologist in Amarillo, TX to use medical imaging technology to produce images of patients' organs and tissues. Responsibilities include explaining procedures to patients, preparing the equipment, and monitoring patients during examinations.

The ideal candidate must hold the necessary certifications and possess strong attention to detail as well as good interpersonal skills. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM with some required evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified radiologic technician with R.T. (R) certification.
• Excellent attention to detail is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions.
• Preparing equipment for use as needed.
• Positioning patients for imaging exams.
• Monitoring patients during exams.
• Producing diagnostic images of soft tissues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Education

Certified Radiologic Technician–R.T. (R)

Job description

Job Location: Amarillo, TX 79102

The primary role of a radiologic technologist is to use medical imaging and equipment to produce images of tissues, organs, bones, and vessels, and with advanced training, assist in the administration of radiation therapy treatments.

Job Responsibilities

• Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions
• Preparing equipment for use as needed
• Preparing examination rooms for patient exams
• Positioning patients for imaging exams
• Monitoring patients during exams
• Documenting information with computers
• Reporting important information to the physician
• Ensuring safety of patients during exams
• Producing diagnostic images of soft tissues
• Using sound waves to obtain images of organs and tissues in the body
• Administering targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body to treat cancer or other diseases
• Administering trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone
• Measuring bone mineral density at a specific anatomical site
• Analyze and report x‑ray results to our physician team

This position is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certified Radiologic Technician–R.T. (R)
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time