Under limited supervision, responsible for operating and maintaining x-ray equipment and taking x-rays of various portions of the body to assist radiologist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. May lead or mentor lower-level team members.
Schedule: Every Saturday, 8am - 5pm.
Responsibilities- Operates and maintains x-ray equipment and takes x-rays of various portions of the body as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation protection techniques at all times.
- Prepares patients for x-ray by administering drugs or chemical mixtures orally or intravenously; transfers, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure.
- Selects appropriate imaging parameters and operates console and peripheral hardware e.g. stands, positioning device, and any other devices/equipment used in radiology.
- Performs quality assurance on radiographs to ensure optimal imaging; places service calls on equipment as needed.
- Maintains exam room cleanliness and stocks supplies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and imaging to pediatric adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
- Comfortable working with computers and large pieces of technological equipment.
- Ability to work in a fast pace and high volume environment.
- Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.
- Required certifications must remain current and valid.
EDUCATION:
Technical school completion required - Radiologic Technology.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist required.
MRT Medical Radiologic Technologist required.
CPR/BLS Basic Life Support required.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Skills Required
- Completion of Radiologic Technology technical school
- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) certification
- MRT (Medical Radiologic Technologist) license
- CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Demonstrated ability to image pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Ability to assess situations and choose appropriate actions
- Comfortable working with computers and large radiology equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Maintain required certifications current and valid
- Bilingual English and Spanish
What We Do
UT Health San Antonio™, one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, is the leader in south/central Texas funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The university’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have produced more than 33,000 alumni. The $806.6 million operating budget supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo, and is the primary driver of its community’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry. For more information on the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit uthealthsa.org.
