Job Information
United Musculoskeletal Partners Radiology Technologist in Grapevine, Texas
DESCRIPTION
Radiologic Technologist or Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (C-Arm experience needed)
General Summary: A nonexempt position responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury. Help patients feel comfortable during the entire process.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients
Implementing infection control procedures for the work area. Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards.
Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
Maintains radiographic supplies, clinical supplies/inventory checks, and orders, as necessary.
Maintain X-Ray rooms and clinical instruments.
Cast removal and clinical help as needed.
Maintain CD’s calling patients to pick up or destroy if not wanted or needed.
Manage all clinical and CARM laundry throughout the day.
It is an essential function of this job to be kind, respectful and thoughtful to others while you are performing the duties that make up this job.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: RT or LMRT accredited X-ray technician program. (This role is not for NCTs)
Experience: Experience as X-ray technician preferred in medical practice environment. Must have C-ARM experience.
Other Requirements: Maintain professionalism, good personal hygiene, and professional dress code/uniform.
Company: North Texas Orthopedics
Job Type: Full-time
Address: 2535 Ira E Woods Ave, Grapevine, TX, 76051