Overview
Join our team as a PRN, Radiology Tech in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
- Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (X- rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as
- directed by Radiologist.
- Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
- Move x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
- Practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Operates mobile X-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school
- Registered by the ARRT within 90 days of employment
- Licensed through the Texas Medical Board within 90 days of employment
- A minimum of 1 years' recent experience in a clinic or healthcare setting preferred