RAD TECH PRN

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.