Diagnostic Imaging Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

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 thats 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. Its 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

None

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

Equivalent education that is recognized and accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic

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

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certification in Radiography (R) within 3 months of hire.

Must have a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) - Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification 6 months of hire.

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

American Heart Association

American Red Cross Rescuer

Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Radiologic equipment.

Must be able to demonstrate patient centered / patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for production quality radiographs of basic and complex exams / procedures, while adapting procedures and technical factors in relation to patient conditions and history. Participates in quality review program. Responsible for understanding and adhering to radiation safety regulations and infection control standards established by Parkland and accreditation agencies to ensure that Radiologic procedures are carried out safely.

2. Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria. Completes exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner. Administers contrast material in the correct dosage, route and observes patients for adverse reactions. Enters accurate patient exam data into the electronic health record. Responsible for equipment, supplies, and room preparation in order to ensure appropriate set-up before each procedure.

3. Interviews patient (two patient identifier), conducts patient screening (when applicable) and

obtains medical history pertaining to procedures 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.

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