The technologist performs diagnostic imaging exams under minimal supervision, reviewing physician orders for accuracy and communicating urgent findings to Radiologists. Key duties include patient screening, explaining procedures, administering contrast, ensuring proper documentation in the electronic health record, and maintaining quality control and radiation safety compliance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Sciences or graduation from an AMA-approved school, along with required certifications including ARRT, Texas Medical Board licensure, and AHA/ARC accredited Basic Life Support (BLS). The role requires the ability to lift 40-50lbs and adherence to organizational culture behaviors like PACT and AIDET.
associate degreeEquipment MaintenanceNew Hire OrientationPatient TransportPatient InstructionQuality Control TestingContrast AdministrationElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient InterviewingEmergency Code ActivationWorkload DistributionRadiation Safety (ALARA)Exam ProtocolsDiagnostic Imaging ExamsReview Physician OrdersShift Hand OffCommunicate with Radiologists
Job description
Why ut southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.
As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.
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Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more.
We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform diagnostic imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance. This position is located in the outpatient patient building, west campus imaging, 1801 Inwood Rd, Dallas, Tx.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! Radiologic/X-Ray Technologist, $10K Sign On Bonus
Experience and education
Required Education Associate's Degree In Radiologic Sciences or Graduate from AMA approved school Licenses and Certifications (ARRT) AMER REG OF RAD TECH and MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECH Licensed by Texas Medical Board (TMB)as a Medical Radiologic Technologist and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment Shift: 7AM-5:30PM, 4 Days, 10 hours with a rotating day off, (no call no weekends)
JOB DUTIES Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to select Diagnostic exam.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Healthcare
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Wellness Programs
Merit Increases
Retirement Programs
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
On-site Childcare
Wage
PPO Medical Plan
Preventive Healthcare Coverage
Communicate with Radiologists to discuss stat/urgent findings.
If modification of a diagnostic protocol is necessary consult with radiologist to determine appropriate diagnostic exam, and document changes as appropriate in electronic health record.
Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, and scheduling are in order.
Interviews patient (two patient identifier) and obtains medical history pertaining to prescribed exam's clinical criteria.
Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images.
Answers questions and screens patients regarding the administration of oral and IV contrast.
Observes patients for adverse reactions.
Able to activate the organizations emergency codes.
Assists the physician as needed in performing diagnostic procedures.
Ensures that images and information are properly documented with patient identification data and appropriate labeling in the electronic health record.
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.
Performs diagnostic exams ensuring that patient meets radiation safety requirements to ALARA principles.
Assist patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam.
Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and evaluates the patient's ability to tolerate.
Performs QC testing and reports problems with Diagnostic system and workstations to the service engineer/biomed, with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership.
Maintains various quality control and radiation safety compliance including (ex. daily, monthly, yearly QC) and archives.
Must be able to lift 40-50lbs.
Responds to inquiries/calls/emails in a timely and professional manner.
Utilizes the organizational culture behaviors to include PACT and AIDET.
Actively participates in codes and rapid responses.
Communicates shift hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff.
Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
Actively participates in providing orientation and training for new hires and students ensuring that procedures are performed according to set standards.
Functions in the department as a part of an interdisciplinary team, and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
Prioritizes exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat requests.
Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, competencies, regulatory compliance, infection control, hospital education, new yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscally responsible with regards to equipment, supplies scheduling, overtime, etc.
Maintains patient confidentiality (HIPAA) and ensures that all processes and procedures are maintained to secure and protect all workstations in all work areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Security and eeo statement
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
