Requirements:

Texas Medical Board (GMR certification) and ARRT registration required.

Job Purpose:

Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic X-ray procedures, focusing on patient care and education. 

Duties:

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  Provide high quality diagnostic X-ray imaging

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  Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.

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  Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

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  Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

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  Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

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  Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.

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  Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

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  Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.

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  Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.

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  Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.

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  Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

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  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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Skills and Qualifications:

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  Use of Medical Technologies

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  Performing Diagnostic Procedures

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  Informing Others

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  Quality Focus

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  Planning

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  Technical Understanding

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  People Skills

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  Dependability

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  Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

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  Radiologic Technology

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  Analyzing Information

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Job Type: PRN/As-Needed

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  Salary: Dependent on experience

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  Required Education: Graduate from an X-ray Certified program

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  Required Certifications: Texas Medical Board, ARRT 

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  Location: North Dallas Area, TX

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  Hours: Mon - Fri

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