Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) PRN

Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist PRN

Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist PRN Shift

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better Together

Work location:Texas Health Arlington: 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington TX 76012

Work hours: PRN Shift; As Needed

Department Highlights

Team based environment

Workplace culture 2^ndto none

Fast paced departmentwith average of 300 patients per day

Full-service department to include CT Diagnostic Radiology Interventional Radiology Mammography MRI Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound

Highly engaged Radiology management

Heres What You Need

Other Completion of an AART-approved Limited Radiologic Technology or Radiologic Technology education program required

Associate degree Radiologic preferred

1 year office experience preferred

Technologist that has worked in a hospital setting preferred or is a MRT Radiology student

CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required or

LMRT - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required or

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists eligible upon hire required and

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

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 patients 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 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

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington Kennedale Pantego Mansfield and Grand Prairie. Were 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.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care cancer care womens services behavioral health neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus were a Level III neonatal intensive care unit Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. Were accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. Weve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke heart failure and chest pain patients. Were also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus were recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services womens health and much more.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Radiographer:

Youll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

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

A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!

Learnmore about our culture benefits and recent awards.

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