Radiographer PRN

Radiographer-PRN

Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We are looking for a qualified Radiographer like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights:

• Work location: Texas Health Arlington 800 W. Randol Mill Road TX 76012
• Department: Radiology Diagnostic
• Work hours: PRN weekdays. Shift day or time may vary depending on operation needs

At Texas Health Arlington Memorial we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

If you’re looking for comprehensive cardiac care, women’s services, neurosciences and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an accredited Acute Heart Failure Center and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. And talk about award winning.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Cycle III Chest Pain Center and a designated Magnet hospital. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, cardiac care and much more. 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.

Qualifications:

• Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology Required Or Associate's Degree Preferred
• 1 Year radiologic technologist experience Preferred
• 1 year or more OR experience strongly preferred
• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required
• And ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with in 6 Months of hire Required
• And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support with in 30 Days of hire Required

Position Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable 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 radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
• Maintains attention to details
• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
• Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
• Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
• Prints laser images from modality or PACS
• Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Patient Care

• 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, and monitor patient during imaging
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
• Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
• Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed
• Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors
• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
• Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
• Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
• Stocks supplies daily
• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames
• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards
• Productive during periods of decreased workflow

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
• Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Why Texas Health? As a Texas Health Radiographer, you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 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 Texas Health Resources a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• 2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
• Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
• “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Additional perks of being a Radiographer:

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

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