Radiology Technician

Job Title

Radiology Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Primary Care & Population Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Radiology Technician to serve as a member of the Primary Care & Rural Health team. The Radiology Technician operates x-ray equipment with little or no supervision and assists physicians with diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of radiology technician experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Radiology Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years’ experience in general office or personnel operations, including one year experience working within an institution of higher education and medical office

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Certification in Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT) license issued by state agency

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Familiar with standard X-ray concepts, practices, and procedures within radiological technology field

• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

• Ability to maintain patient information confidentiality

• Demonstrate skills and competencies required for this position

• Demonstrate and understand compliance with HIPAA regulations

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or closely related field. Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology training program

• Experience with physician credentialing and insurance contracts

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities: 

• Patient Care - Position patients and adjust equipment for taking diagnostic images following established procedures. Record test results and monitors patient data. Take X-rays of various portions of the body to diagnose disease or injury. Process imaging orders and authorizations. File and maintain shipping and receiving log of radiographs and other diagnostic tests requested.

• Equipment Maintenance & Safety - Follow safety principles, radiation protection, and the general comfort and care of the patient. Maintain radiographic log, in accordance with the policy, taking responsibility for documentation of exam, patient’s name and /or retake reason. Calibrate and maintain X-Ray equipment. Maintain accurate department records to satisfy both the state and federal regulations. Maintain reports on all diagnostic radiographs. Maintain efficient, organized, and clean work area. Report problems or any potential problem to practice management.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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