Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required and
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology required or
• Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology required
• Associate Degree in Applied Science preferred
• One (1) year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred or
• One (1) year of experience as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist preferred
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required upon hire and
• General Medical Radiologic Technologist (GMRT) license required upon hire or
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification required within six (6) months of hire if graduating from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program and
• Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) license required within six (6) months of hire if RCIS certified only and
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within ninety (90) days of hire

What You Will Do

• Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions; assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions; prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies); checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures; greets and acknowledges patient using two forms of ID; obtains patient history; handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices; monitors patient during imaging; demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment; uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient; provides assistance to the provider while administering contrast media under supervision and in accordance with regulatory code requirements; processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette, and transports patients as needed.
• Explains procedures to patient or guardian/family member prior to exam; positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest; performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations; adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors; assists physician with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique; maintains attention to details.
• Processes and manipulates images; analyzes image quality; troubleshoots, makes adjustments or repeats procedures as needed; utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS/RIS; correctly sends and transfers images to PACS; downloads images from modality or PACS to CDs; postprocesses images (e.g., 3D reconstruction, annotation); coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities as necessary.
• Adjusts technical factors; operates and maintains equipment in compliance with TJC, DSHS, and CMS standards; applies knowledge of physics and accessories; troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction; stocks supplies and inventory based on expiration dates; exchanges and maintains dosimeter badges within designated time frames.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of and complies with quality control and regulatory standards; employs image enhancement techniques (e.g., magnification, filtration, collimation) during procedures to improve image quality; remains productive during periods of decreased workflow.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Employee

Depending on status, benefits include 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs, and several other benefits.

• Delivery of high-quality patient care through education, research, and innovation in clinical practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Entity Highlights

99-bed facility with more than 500 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. In addition to our modern facility and high-tech equipment, we have a dedicated team of physicians and staff who go above and beyond to provide the highest quality medical care to every patient who comes through our door. As a result, we’ve been recognized as the best provider of healthcare services by our patients, peers and the community numerous times.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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