Heres What You Need
Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology Required Or
Associates Degree Preferred
1 Year radiologic technician experience w/out ARRT-CT Required or
No experience w/ARRT-CT Required
1-2 years of hospital experience is preferred.
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R Upon Hire RequiredAnd
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/no radiology technician exp) Upon Hire RequiredOr
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CT (w/1 year radiology technician exp) 12 Months RequiredAnd
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire RequiredAnd
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
What You Will Do
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. 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 patients 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 tabletops 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.
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Work location:Texas Health Frisco 12400 N Dallas Parkway TX 75033
Work hours: Part time working weekends- no call requirements. The shift will be Saturday and Sunday 11-2330 with holiday requirements.
Department highlights:
Interprofessional Partner of Excellence for Teamwork for all of THR Frisco.
The Radiology department was also recognized for the all pro team award for joint commission survey readiness.
A very diverse and inclusive team with a focus on exceptional patient care