Plano, TX, 75026, USA
229 days ago
Full Time X-Ray Technologist (Plano)
Requirements: Texas Medical Board (GMR certification) and ARRT registration required. Job Purpose: Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic X-ray procedures, focusing on patient care and education. This position is full-time and cross-training in MRI or CT is required. Duties: + Provide high quality diagnostic X-ray imaging + Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. + Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. + Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. + Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. + Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions. + Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. + Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. + Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart. + Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments. + Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. + Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills and Qualifications: + Use of Medical Technologies + Performing Diagnostic Procedures + Informing Others + Quality Focus + Planning + Technical Understanding + People Skills + Dependability + Creating a Safe, Effective Environment + Radiologic Technology + Analyzing Information Job Type: Full-time + Salary: Dependent upon experience + Required Education: Graduate from an X-ray Certified program + Required Certifications: Texas Medical Board, ARRT  + Location: Plano, TX + Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm. No on-call or weekends. + Benefits: 80 hours of accrued PTO, health insurance, and scrubs provided. + Cross-training in MRI or CT highly encouraged Powered by JazzHR
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