Radiologic Technologist

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

Operating Room Rad Tech

Primary Purpose

Responsible for acquiring quality diagnostic radiographic images for all diagnostic imaging procedures in assigned area of Radiology to provide optimal patient care.

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology Program.

Experience

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

Technologists (ARRT) to be eligible to sit for the ARRT(R) credential exam.

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card upon hire from one of the following :

Skills or Special Abilities

Responsibilities

obtains medical history pertaining to procedure's clinical criteria. Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answers

questions / screening concerning procedures and contrast for relevant exams. Assists the

physician as needed in performing procedures. Ensures that images and records are properly

completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.

maintenance needs. Maintains a record of quality assurance tests to ensure that equipment runs efficiently and effectively. Maintains all passwords to each computer system. Promptly reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor or the appropriate engineering department.

other healthcare providers regarding x-ray orders, performed procedures, and protocol to ensure that radiographic needs are met.

mission, vision, values, and its relationship to the work environment, attends modality meetings

satisfactorily. Functions in the department as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines. Prioritizes exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat and urgent requests.

hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff.

Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads. Serves as a resource and role model to other staff and team members.

State licensure. Completes mandatory Parkland training. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

Job Accountabilities

recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

seminars / workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional

organizations, and / or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into

current work practices.

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