Job Description
Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
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Position: Tech - Radiology/Imaging
POSITION SUMMARY: The Tech - Radiology/Imaging operates ionizing radiation producing equipment, under licensure from the Texas Medical Board. The technologist ensures appropriate image processing utilizing the systems acquisition systems and the PACS system, prepares exam rooms and gathers supplies for ordered exams. The Technologist ensures equipment is in proper working order ensuring safety of the patient and staff. The tech must maintain a clean and sanitary environment as well as proper cleaning of the equipment. The Technologist assist Radiologist and providers ensuring the correct exam is performed in a safe environment. The Technologist utilizes the Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement. The RT works with all age groups (pediatric, geriatric, trauma, surgical).
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of technical procedures.
- Assist Radiologist and staff physicians as needed.
- Shows appropriate radiographic skills.
- Demonstrates accurate and safe patient care.
- Uses immobilization devices, maintains HIPPA compliance and performs contrast injections if part of job requirement.
- Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in supervising, delegating, and evaluating performance of students.
- Exhibits good communications skills, problem resolution and critical thinking.
- Is a professional role model to all personnel.
- Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitor and employees.
- The Technologist assesses risk to patient safety and implements the appropriate precaution.
- The Technologist will comply with appropriate and approved standards to include: Radiation Safety (ALARA), patient related safety, and infection control.
Benefit Highlights:
- Retention Bonus Program if offered.
- Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune ® corporation, annual revenues during 5 were $.4 billion. In 6, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 5, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.