Limited Radiology Tech

Overview



Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
  
  

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Job Summary

The Limited Radiology Technologist is responsible to produce quality radiographic examinations of the chest and distal extremities which are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by radiologists and medical physicians to identify injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes general operating procedures, i.e., startup procedures, basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Ensures proper film identification to include date stickers, flashed patient identification and right/left markers.
• Ensures proper and fair charging of patient procedures in compliance with Model Compliance and Ethical guidelines.
• Ensure proper protocol for filing and copying of films.
• Positions patient to achieve best examination results and in-depth knowledge of human anatomy.
• Explains the x-ray process to each patient prior to the examination.
• Sets up, adjusts, and adapts equipment and procedure to accommodate the patient’s condition to obtain reliable results.
• Utilizes safety techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and themselves and proficiency in delivery of patients, supplies, films, and reports.
• Ensures accountability and responsibility for verification of proper patient identification using patient armband.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Completes work within acceptable time frames; be able to modify procedures according to departmental policy when problems related to patient’s age occur.
• Performs daily stock checks for supplies, films, stickers etc.
• Weekly checks for and replacement of expired supplies.
• May help with transportation of patients.
• Assists in the file room as needed.
• May help with reception function.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program.

Experience:

Required: 6 months clinical experience in Radiology.

Certifications:

Required: Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program and must be eligible for the ARRT exam within 1 year from date of hire. AHA BLS.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Certifications:

Required: Must complete 1 clinical year from an accredited Radiology program and must be eligible for the ARRT exam within 1 year from date of hire. AHA BLS.

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• Utilizes general operating procedures, i.e., startup procedures, basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Ensures proper film identification to include date stickers, flashed patient identification and right/left markers.
• Ensures proper and fair charging of patient procedures in compliance with Model Compliance and Ethical guidelines.
• Ensure proper protocol for filing and copying of films.
• Positions patient to achieve best examination results and in-depth knowledge of human anatomy.
• Explains the x-ray process to each patient prior to the examination.
• Sets up, adjusts, and adapts equipment and procedure to accommodate the patient’s condition to obtain reliable results.
• Utilizes safety techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and themselves and proficiency in delivery of patients, supplies, films, and reports.
• Ensures accountability and responsibility for verification of proper patient identification using patient armband.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect from exposure to chemical, radiation, and infectious hazards.
• Completes work within acceptable time frames; be able to modify procedures according to departmental policy when problems related to patient’s age occur.
• Performs daily stock checks for supplies, films, stickers etc.
• Weekly checks for and replacement of expired supplies.
• May help with transportation of patients.
• Assists in the file room as needed.
• May help with reception function.
• Other duties as assigned.