About this role
Embark on a rewarding career with Westover Hills Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, 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
PRN DAYS
The Radiology Tech performs basic to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. The Radiology Tech exercises professional judgment in providing health care services, applying x-ray energy, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. The Radiology tech is multi-skilled in the use of O.R. procedures and equipment.
General Functions:
• Produces high quality diagnostic radiographs, by selecting and operating appropriate radiographic equipment, operating room protocols, c-arm use and advanced diagnostic procedures • Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques, in agreement with state statues and./or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner • Rotates through advanced areas of diagnostic radiology to include procedures in O.R Urography room, open reductions, myelography, arthrography, placements and trauma • Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded • Assists practitioner with fluoroscopy, arthrography, O.R. procedures and trauma • Provides communication to patients for instructions and history in order to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety • Assumes responsibility for provision of physical safety and psychological needs of the patient during procedures • Positions patients to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest as requested respecting patients’ ability, comfort and safety. Checks to ask about pregnancy and LMP • Implements protective measures to prevent patient injury due to thermal. Electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical and radiation sources • Provides practical instruction, evaluation and precepting for students and/or other healthcare professionals • Assumes responsibility for assigned areas, quality control of equipment and reports equipment malfunction • Assures environment of working area, equipment and accessories are kept neat and clean Initiates anecdotal, incident, contrast agent variance and accident reports in a timely manner • Performs related duties such as transporting patients, film processing and film filing as needed • Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively • Maintains safe environment • Addresses patient population-specific needs • Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
• Possession of current Texas Medical Board (TMB) license. • Possession of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, in Radiography or registry eligible. • Must have ARRT within one year post graduation of accredited school. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. #LI-JH5