Radiographer - Orthopedic Surgery Specialists Clinic - Full-Time, Days in Denton, Texas at Texas Health Resources

Radiographer

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: 2900 1-35 North -Suite 200 Denton, TX 76201

Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly; Monday thru Thursday (8:00am - 5:00pm), Fridays (8:00am - 2:00pm)

Orthopedic Surgery Specialists Clinic Highlights:

• Team Oriented
• Great Benefits
• Bonus Opportunities

Here's What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (REQUIRED)
• Completion of an ARRT approved Limited Radiologic Technology education program (REQUIRED)
  Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology (PREFERRED)
• 1 Year Clinical Radiologic Technology experience (PREFERRED)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (REQUIRED)
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (REQUIRED) or
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (REQUIRED)
• Demonstrates knowledge of radiology equipment, anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology including medical equipment, body mechanics and patient movement.
• Demonstrates skills in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within field.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

What You Will Do

• Under general supervision, the Radiographer is responsible for operating radiology equipment to make imaging films as directed by physicians and performs radiographic and cardiopulmonary procedures for routine diagnosis and treatment purposes. Performs specialized procedures for diagnosis and assistance in the design of treatment for patients including venography, myelography and gastrointestinal exams.
• Produces and performs all diagnostic radiographs procedures, to be interpreted by the physician or radiologist.
• Take x-rays of various portions of the body in order to diagnosis disease or injury. Positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking diagnostic images following established procedures.
• Examines radiology film and/or digital exams for properties such as density and contracts, definition,
• magnification and distortion.
• Maintains radiographic log, in accordance with the policy, taking responsibility for documentation of exam, patient's name, and/or retake reason. Maintain separate report on all diagnostic x-rays. Maintains accurate department records to satisfy both the state and federal regulations.
• Follows principles of safety, radiation protection, and the general comfort and care of the patient.
• Records test results and monitors patient data.
• Files and maintains shipping and receiving log of radiographs and other diagnostic tests requested.
• Maintains current MSDS forms for radiology department.
• Calibrates and maintains x-ray equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.

THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .

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Primary Location: Denton
Job: Radiology
Organization: Texas Health Physicians Group 9250 Amberton Parkway TX 75243
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time