Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) Full-Time

Radiologic Technologist

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Breckenridge, TX and we are looking to hire skilled and detail-oriented Radiologic Technologists for their Radiology Department. Reporting to the Radiology Director and the Radiologist, The Radiologic Technologist provides diagnostic information by operating radiologic equipment to produce high-quality radiographs. Schedule: Full-Time | 12 Hour Shifts | Weekends needed

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with patients and others to understand and meet their service needs
• Maintain radiology equipment through preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment evaluations
• Monitor radiology supply levels, place orders, and verify deliveries
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, publications, networking, and participating in professional societies
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following established procedures and regulations
• Ease patient anxiety by explaining procedures and answering questions
• Prepare patients for procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified positions, and setting equipment controls
• Minimize patient radiation exposure by using proper protection techniques, shielding, and exposure settings
• Protect patients and staff by following infection-control protocols, responding to medication reactions, administering first aid, and using emergency equipment
• Produce quality radiographs by following established procedures, developing radiographs' observing radiographic results and making necessary adjustments
• Document patient care in patient and department records
• Support team objectives by completing related duties as needed

Uphold the hospital's mission, vision, values, and Standard of Behavior Pledge

Education, Experience, Licensure and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology program
• General Radiology Experience preferred
• X-ray and CT experience in an Emergency Department preferred
• Mammography and sonography experience preferred
• MRI (Mobile Unit) and DEXA experience preferred
• Current Texas license and CPR certification
• ARRT Registry and Texas MRT Registry required

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Ability to stand, walk, twist, reach, and handle equipment regularly
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and occasionally support heavier or weakened patients
• Ability to complete procedures promptly and work beyond scheduled hours as needed
• Ability to maintain a safe, effective work environment
• Commitment to patient care and safety
• Medical technology proficiency, information analysis, quality focus, and planning
• Diagnostic procedures and technical knowledge
• Dependability and strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Candidates must successfully pass a standard background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

What You Can Expect

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, hazardous materials, and waste
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock risks, and vibration

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Supplemental, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program (access to the Health and Wellness Center)
• PTO for eligible employees, beginning to accrue on the first day of employment at up to 2 weeks per year and increasing with tenure
• Paid holidays added to the PTO bank
• Extended Illness Bank providing for eligible employees
• This is income protection during extended medical leave due to a medical emergency
• Shift Premiums and Holiday Pay
• Tax-advantaged retirement savings and access to financial advisors for planning and education
• Paid Jury leave, Bereavement leave and employee discounts
• Training and education opportunities

If you are a dependable and patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with strong technical skills and a commitment to accurate imaging and safe patient care, we encourage you to apply and contribute to a team dedicated to supporting the health of its community.