The Staff Pad is proudto partner with a leading healthcare organization in Breckenridge, TX and weare looking to hire skilled and detail-oriented Radiologic Technologists fortheir Radiology Department.
Reporting to theRadiology Director and the Radiologist, The Radiologic Technologist providesdiagnostic information by operating radiologic equipment to producehigh-quality radiographs.
Schedule: Full-Time| 12 Hour Shifts | Weekends needed
What You’ll Do
KeyResponsibilities
- Establish rapport with patients and others to understand and meet their service needs
- Maintain radiology equipment through preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment evaluations
- Monitor radiology supply levels, place orders, and verify deliveries
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements
- Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, publications, networking, and participating in professional societies
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following established procedures and regulations
- Ease patient anxiety by explaining procedures and answering questions
- Prepare patients for procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified positions, and setting equipment controls
- Minimize patient radiation exposure by using proper protection techniques, shielding, and exposure settings
- Protect patients and staff by following infection-control protocols, responding to medication reactions, administering first aid, and using emergency equipment
- Produce quality radiographs by following established procedures, developing radiographs’ observing radiographic results and making necessary adjustments
- Document patient care in patient and department records
- Support team objectives by completing related duties as needed
- Uphold the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and Standard of Behavior Pledge
Education, Experience,Licensure and Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Radiology program
- GeneralRadiology Experience preferred
- X-rayand CT experience in an Emergency Department preferred
- Mammography and sonography experience preferred
- MRI (Mobile Unit) and DEXA experience preferred
- Current Texas license and CPR certification
- ARRT Registry and Texas MRTRegistry required
Additional Skills& Attributes
- Ability to stand, walk, twist, reach, and handle equipment regularly
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and occasionally support heavier or weakened patients
- Ability to complete procedures promptly and work beyond scheduled hours as needed
- Ability to maintain a safe, effective work environment
- Commitment to patient care and safety
- Medical technology proficiency, information analysis, quality focus, and planning
- Diagnostic procedures and technical knowledge
- Dependability and strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills+
Candidates must successfully pass a standard background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.
What You Can Expect
Work Environment
- Regular exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, hazardous materials, and waste
- Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock risks, and vibration
- OSHA Category 1 position with regular exposure to specific workplace hazards
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision,Supplemental, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program (access to the Health and Wellness Center)
- PTO for eligible employees, beginning to accrue on the first day of employment at up to 2 weeks per year and increasing with tenure
- Paid holidays added to the PTO bank
- Extended Illness Bank providing for eligible employees
- This is income protection during extended medical leave due to a medical emergency
- Shift Premiums and Holiday Pay
- Tax-advantaged retirement savings and access to financial advisors for planning and education
- Paid Jury leave, Bereavement leave and employee discounts
- Training and education opportunities
If youare a dependable and patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with strongtechnical skills and a commitment to accurate imaging and safe patient care, weencourage you to apply and contribute to a team dedicated to supporting thehealth of its community.