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Radiologic Technologist Weekend Shift

Radiographer - Fort Worth
**$8,000 Sign on Bonus (eligible new hires)**
 
Are you looking for a fulfilling career with an award-winning healthcare system? We’re looking for a Radiographer like you to join our Texas Health family.
Position Highlights
  • Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
  • Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic
  • Work hours: Full-time, Days 36 hours weekly, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday 7:00am - 7:30pm
  • $8,000 Sign on Bonus (eligible new hires)
 
At Texas Health Fort Worth we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 707-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus we’re an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center, an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Acute Heart Failure Center, a Level II Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Education
Other graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire Req Or
Associate's Degree Pref

Experience
1 Year radiologic technologist experience Pref

Licenses and Certifications
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Req And
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 6 Months Req And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req

Skills
Communication, computer, venipuncture

Supervision
Individual Contributor

ADA Requirements
Working Indoors 67% or more
Explosive Hazards 1-33%
Chemical Hazards 1-33%
Radiation Hazards 67% or more
Wet Hazards 1-33%

OSHA
Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Physical Demands
Medium Work
Job Description
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 45%
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 20%
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 20%
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 15%
Job Qualifications
Education
Other graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire Req Or
Associate's Degree Pref

Experience
1 Year radiologic technologist experience Pref

Licenses and Certifications
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Req And
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 6 Months Req And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req

Skills
Communication, computer, venipuncture