Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Radiology Tech in Tyler, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:

Your team is bigger than your department:

UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (X- rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as
directed by Radiologist.
Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Move x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
Practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
Operates mobile X-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school
Registered by the ARRT within 90 days of employment
Licensed through the Texas Medical Board within 90 days of employment
A minimum of 1 years’ recent experience in a clinic or healthcare setting preferred