Rad Tech, Full time, Evenings

Rad Tech

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Rockwall 3150 Horizon Rd, TX 75032

Work hours: Full Time, Evenings

Department highlights

• Join a collaborative team of radiologists, nurses, and imaging professionals dedicated to delivering accurate diagnostic results and outstanding patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Grow your career with Texas Health Rockwall through a culture of excellence, continuing education opportunities, advanced imaging technology, and a commitment to professional development.

Here’s What You Need

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology required upon hire or Associate Degree preferred

One (1) year of Radiologic Technologist experience preferred

General Medical Radiologic Technologist (GMRT) license through either the Texas Department of Health (TDH) or Texas Medical Board (TMB) required upon hire and

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required upon hire and

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Venipuncture skills

What You Will Do

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam. Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest. Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations. Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed. Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities.
• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies). Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures.
• Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines. Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed. Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments. Adjusts technical factors. Operates, cares for and maintains equipment.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Depending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan replacement programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has served Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties since 2007. Our 105-bed acute care hospital provides medical and surgical services to patients from Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm, eastern Dallas County, southern Collin County, and nearby communities.

Our hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, labor and delivery suites, cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology suite, expanded surgery suites, and emergency and intensive care areas. More than 60 physicians practice at Texas Health Rockwall. Our campus also houses a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, bariatric clinic, ambulatory surgery center, and physician practices.

Texas Health Rockwall has earned a CMS Five-Star Rating for patient safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. We also hold the ANCC Pathways to Excellence designation for nursing.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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