Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist

Our fast-paced Radiology Diagnostic department is looking for a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Hospital Fort Worth: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth TX 76104

Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic

Work hours: Monday – Friday – 8:00AM-4:30PM

Fast-Paced, high volume department

Incredibly talented team here to support your professional growth

Engaged leadership team who demonstrate open communication and promote staff involvement in decisions/process changes

Here’s What You Need

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

Associate degree Radiologic preferred

2 years of LMRT experience preferred

Experience with EKG’s and performing lab test preferred

Technologist that has worked in a hospital or clinic setting preferred

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

8. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS

9. Prints laser images from modality or PACS

10. 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, table tops, 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 work flow

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 our Radiology Department

Flexible staff scheduled

Delivery of high-quality patient care through staff development

State of the Art imaging equipment

Supportive team environment that is inclusive and diverse

Great opportunity to develop and expand your technical skills in a variety of environments such as: OR, ER, Trauma, outpatient.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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