Radiology Technologist - PRN

Yoakum Community Hospital has provided healthcare since 1922. The 23-bed hospital operates as a not-for-profit hospital managed by Community Hospital Corporation of Plano, Texas. Patients benefit from the latest medical technology along with comprehensive healthcare delivered by highly skilled physicians, nurses and professional staff. Our dedication to providing comprehensive healthcare services with compassion, dignity and respect demonstrates our standard of quality healthcare and superior service to our community.

• Must be able to demonstrate competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; must be able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's need; must demonstrate a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments needed by these patients to include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Administers contrast media as ordered.
• Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time, distance, voltage and current.
• Practices established radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Select proper film and insert into holder or improvise method to assure appropriate set-up.
• Repeat exposure procedure from various angles as directed.
• Operates mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. Completes procedures promptly and accurately, observing sterile technique.
• Process images and prepare them for reading by Radiologist using the following techniques
  • Place order in PACS/ Hospital System
  • Select appropriate exam off of modality work list
  • Runs CR cassette and make appropriate modifications on the computer.
  • Deliver images to PACS via DICOM send.

• Verifies and documents temperature of contrast media incubator during the daily CT warm- up and calibrations. At this time also checks the cart in CT and documents verification of inventory and the security tab on the cart.
• Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using supportive devices to obtain precise patient position and following protocols specified by Radiologist.
• dministers contrast media or assists Physician in administration.
• Enters data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into computer.
• Talks to patient over intercom system and observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort.
• Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures. Starts camera to produce radiographs.
• Evaluates radiographs, compact disks, and computer generated information for technical quality.
• Assures that all tasks performed are in compliance with related state and federal guidelines, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A A) in Radiologic Technology from two- year college or technical school;
• Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/ or training preferred; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a Certified Radiologic Technologist.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or eligible.
• CPR certification.

Benefits

• Because work and personal challenges can affect every aspect of life, YCH automatically provides you and your family with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to you.
• Bonus Incentive Program
• The Hospital sponsors a 403(b) plan for PRN employees.

In compliance with the emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and company policy, CHC and its affiliate companies require all employees to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation as a condition of employment. As a result, these conditions must be met by the first date of employment.

YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualification

Associate Degree