Kindred Healthcare·Ennis, Texas
The role involves performing various imaging procedures by reviewing patient history, educating patients, preparing and administering contrast media when ordered, and monitoring patient conditions. Responsibilities also include selecting appropriate exposure factors, implementing safety standards, positioning the patient, performing imaging, analyzing results, and reporting scan outcomes.
Join Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX, a full-service healthcare facility that provides an array of services, including advanced digital imaging, 24-hour emergency care, physical and occupational therapy, and same-day surgery.
At Ennis, your daily contributions will contribute to a culture of high standards, meaningful impact, and local connection.
Job Summary Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Essential Functions Reviews patient history and physician’s orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography.
Licenses/Certifications Registered Radiologic Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) preferred.
License to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of practice (if required by the state).
BLS Experience 1 year radiologic technologist experience preferred.
Candidates must possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a potentially stressful environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with graduation from an accredited institution in medical radiography.
Market context
Texas allied-health employers often look for CT technologists with current ARRT registration, Texas Medical Board CMRT, AHA BLS, and prior CT experience, so demand tends to favor candidates who already meet core credentialing requirements. These roles are competitive because employers need clinicians who can work independently, maintain imaging quality, and keep pace with patient volume. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your credentials, then verify any state-specific licensing details before applying.
