Rad Tech- JPS Main- Weekends

Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS? We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
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Job Title:

Rad Tech- JPS Main- Weekends

Requisition Number:

44820

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RADIOLOGY

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Allied Health

Hours Worked:

Fr,Sa,Su,M 0730-6p

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Radiologic Technologist I-IV provides information used to diagnose patients by operating radiologic equipment to produce patient images. Daily tasks require precise work and attention to detail as well as adherence to strict safety procedures. Responsibilities such as, but not limited to, assisting physicians in Radiology, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Endoscopy, fluoroscopy, Orthopedics and Oncology.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Performs procedures as ordered and obtains images according to written protocols.
2. Adjusts equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
3. Positions patients' appropriately using immobilization and protective equipment as directed by the provider.
4. Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in established procedures in the proper sequence. Reviews, manipulates, and evaluates images to deliver high quality diagnostic images. This includes any required post processing at remote workstations.
5. Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacturer guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes appropriate action for abnormal results. Reports equipment problems and failures to Bio-Medical or Manager.
6. Transports patients within the guidelines defined by JPS Health Network.
7. Monitors accessory equipment and assists providers with fluoroscopic procedures. Must be able to closely follow providers' instruction to obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique, emergency medications and equipment.
9. Applies and follows radiation safety principles (i.e. ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles) to ensure patient and staff safety.
10. Ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions while maintaining tact, maturity and a positive attitude.
11. Understands and uses Picture Archival Computer System (PACS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and other software related to job responsibilities.
12. Provides a safe and clean environment; ensuring operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Reporting equipment problems to Biomed and supervisor/Manager.
13. Provides education and training to affiliated radiologic technology programs. Provides orientation and training to new technologists. Assists with the training of new providers (residents) and Radiology PA's.
14. Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
15. Works in any area of diagnostic radiology, clinic or Tarrant County Correctional Health department as deemed necessary by supervisor / manager.
16. Ability to work in variable environments and locations.
17. Performs routine assignments using existing protocols/procedures, and has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within own discipline, typically acquired through technical training.
18. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, and receiving instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
19. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or equivalent from an approved school of Radiologic Technology Science.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R).
• Certified by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologist Technologist (MRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required.
• 4863 Rad Technologist I: 0-1.99 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• 4864 Rad Technologist II: 2-4.99 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• 4865 Rad Technologist III: 5-9.99 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• 4866 Rad Technologist IV: 10 plus years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Surgery experience is preferred.
• Fluoroscopy experience is preferred.
• Trauma experience preferred.
• Venipuncture
• Point of Care Testing

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States