Methodist McKinney Hospital·McKinney, Texas
The technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic x-ray procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining imaging equipment. They must accurately interpret physician orders, manage patient identification, and utilize RIS and PACS systems for documentation.
Qualifications: Technologist must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technology (ARRT).
Maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience with C-Arm fluoroscopy systems.
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
1. Reviews and interprets physician order for the diagnostic x-ray procedure accurately.
2. Validates all patient identification before performing any diagnostic x-ray procedure accurately.
3. Communicate with patients to obtain medical history and/or specific medical information that is pertinent to the procedure and/or patient’s well-being during the procedure.
4. Validate proper working conditions and technical factors of all imaging equipment and procedure room.
5. Explain procedure to patients to facilitate patient cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety; ensures patient comfort and safety.
6. Assumes responsibility for patient care during the imaging procedure to include infection control.
7. Follows procedure protocols and policies and procedures in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures.
8. Demonstrates competence in collimation, patient positioning and radiation safety to reduce radiation exposure as much as possible.
9. Practices radiation safety for patients, family, visitors and self.
10. Critiques all images for image quality for interpretation.
11. Actively participates in the Quality Assurance program(s).
12. Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities and deals with them promptly.
13. Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the department and facility.
14. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures and assist in other areas as needed.
15. Participation with on call as needed to support the department/facility.
16. Demonstrates competence in utilizing all imaging support equipment to include printers, RIS and PACS system.
17. Accurately operates all functions of the RIS system to include entering orders and charging of all procedures.
Candidates must be ARRT registered and in good standing with a current BLS certification. Experience with C-Arm fluoroscopy systems and the ability to lift over 50 pounds are required.
Market context
In Texas, PRN X-ray Tech openings often draw candidates who can cover variable shifts and adapt quickly to different clinical settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically want current ARRT registration, active BLS certification, and the physical stamina to lift over 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and availability before applying.
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