Radiographer

Here’s What You Need:

Education

·        Other graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire Req Or
Associate’s Degree preferred.

·        Other – CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required.

Experience

·        1 Year of Radiology Technologist Experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

·        CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required And

·        ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required And
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

Skills

·        Communication, computer, venipuncture

What You Will Do:

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing 
1. Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam.
2. Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest.
3. Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations 
4. Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors.
5. Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique 
6. Maintains attention to details.
7. Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed.
8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS. 
9. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS. 
10. Prints laser images from modality or PACS.
11. Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities.
Patient Care 
1. Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions. 
2. Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
3. Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).
4. Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.
5. Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID.
6. Obtains patient history.
7. Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment.
9. Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient.
10. Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
11. Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed.
12. Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance 
1. Adjusts technical factors.
2. Operates, cares for and maintains equipment.
3. Applies knowledge of physics and accessories.
4. Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction.
5. Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, tabletops, and floors).
6. Stocks supplies daily.
7. Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames.
8. Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.
9. Productive during periods of decreased workflow.
Professional Accountability and Partnership 
1. Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement.
2. Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner.
3. Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement.
4. Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary .
5. Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Employee:

Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

 At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THR a great place to work.

Texas Health Denton Highlights:

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here!

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