What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech position at UT Health Tyler?
Overview
You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
Join our team as a weekend shift, full-time, Radiology Tech in Tyler, TX.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:
- Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.
Your team is bigger than your department:
- 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.
- We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
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 or registry eligible
- Should be licensed with the Texas Department of Health according to regulations
- A minimum of 1 years’ recent experience in a clinic or healthcare setting.
