About the job
23013722X-Ray Technologist
- Sign on Bonus for eligible new hires***
Position Highlights
- Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
- Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic Services
- Work hours: 36 Hours 3 12-hour shifts. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:00am-9:30pm
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.
Education
Other graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire Required Or
Experience
Associate's Degree Preferred
1 Year Radiologic 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 6 Months Required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Skills
Communication, computer, venipuncture
Position Responsibilities 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, troubleshoots, 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).
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.
Here Are a Few Of Our Recent Awards
- 2023 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (9th consecutive year & we're one of only three health systems to be recognized.)
- 2023 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (9th consecutive year, 8th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)
- 2023 Top Workplaces in Dallas-Fort Worth by The Dallas Morning News (recognition celebrates 150 businesses that are contributing to the North Texas job market by creating strong work cultures)
- 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®
- Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
- Positively impact patients’ quality of life
- Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
- Enjoy opportunities for growth
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected].