Radiologic​/X-Ray Technologist, Moncrief

Radiologic/X‑Ray Technologist – Moncrief – 10K Bonus (915096) Job Summary

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform diagnostic imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Education
  Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences or graduate from an AMA‑approved school
• Licenses and Certifications
  (ARRT) AMER REG OF RAD TECH and MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECH licensed by Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist, (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required by first day of employment

• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to select diagnostic exam. Communicate with radiologists regarding stat/urgent findings and consult as needed.
• Interview patient (two identifiers) and obtain medical history pertinent to the prescribed exam. Explain procedure, screen for contrast contraindications, observe for adverse reactions, and activate emergency codes if necessary.
• Assist physicians in performing diagnostic procedures, ensuring proper imaging, documentation, and labeling in the electronic health record.
• Complete exam charges and image documentation promptly. Observe radiation safety requirements and ALARA principles, assist patient preparation and transport.
• Perform QC testing and report system or workstation problems to the service engineer, biomed, physicist, and imaging leadership.
• Maintain quality control and radiation safety compliance (daily, monthly, yearly) and archives. Must be able to lift 40–50 lbs.
• Respond to inquiries via calls/emails in a timely and professional manner, using the organizational culture behaviors (PACT, AIDET). Participate in rapid response codes.
• Communicate shift hand‑off regarding workflow issues, equipment, or pending exams with incoming staff.
• Provide orientation and training for new hires and students, ensuring adherence to departmental standards.
• Prioritize exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times, and address stat requests.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, competency standards, regulatory compliance, infection control, education programs, yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscal responsibility.
• Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA) and secure all workstations and work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, authorizing UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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