TridentCare · 2 weeks ago
Radiologic Technologist- Fort Worth TX & Arlington Area
Fort Worth, TX, US
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$27/hr - $30/hrTridentCare is a healthcare company providing mobile X-Ray and EKG services to various facilities. The Radiologic Technologist will perform and process X-Rays and EKGs, ensuring high-quality imaging and communication with healthcare professionals.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Perform and process X-Rays using portable digital (DR) or computed (CR) radiography equipment and submit/transmit them to a Radiologist for interpretation
Unload portable X-Ray equipment and take into facilities to perform exams ordered by the physician. Must obtain clinically diagnostic, technically competent x-ray images
Perform EKGs (as needed) and transmit them to a Cardiologist for interpretation. (if required)
Scan exam related paperwork/billing documents on a daily basis per protocol
Regularly communicate with dispatch and management
Communicate efficiently and interact professionally with peers, supervisory staff, and clients
Maintain vehicle and x-ray equipment
Maintain required State licenses and/or ARRT Certification, health requirements, and operational requirements
Valid driver’s license in the applicable state and in good current standing at all times
Attend meetings as required
Connect and disconnect Holter Monitors (if required)
Technologist must care for their equipment in a professional manner. Upon malfunction of any equipment, the supervisor should be notified immediately
Perform special projects or other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager
Train other technologists as required
Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision
Login for self-dispatching or call into the dispatch department to obtain information regarding beginning case load
Arrive at their first case or location where they pick up company vehicle at the start of their assigned shift or have left their house thirty (30) minutes prior
Wear company uniform, company-provided name tag and radiation badge, and follow company dress code
Carry the company-provided phone on his/her person
Respond to all urgent communication within fifteen (15) minutes
Check voicemail/text messages from each client’s facility upon completion of their assigned case(s); or minimally every thirty (30) minutes or as necessary
Check for available cases via self-dispatching system and/or check in with the dispatcher on duty every thirty (30) minutes
Upon arriving at facility, ALL ORDERS MUST BE CHECKED FOR ACCURACY AGAINST THE EXAMS(S) LISTED IN THE PATIENT’S CHART AS ORDERED BY THE PHYSICIAN. If the orders in the chart are different or if there are no orders in the chart, the exam cannot be completed until the appropriate order is documented in the chart to match the exam listed on the requisition
The technologist is responsible to ensure they have the correct patient by asking for two patient identifiers, such as their name and date of birth. (DO NOT ASK YES/NO QUESTIONS). If the patient is unable to identify themselves, the NURSE IN CHARGE of the patient must identify. The nurse’s name should be documented on the requisition, as well as, in the tech’s comments in the verification screen
Before the patient images are sent to telerad for a reading, the technologist must ensure they have the correct patient images marked with the correct patient information
Practice the proper radiation protection at all times. Each technologist is issued the appropriate equipment to ensure that the proper radiation protection standards are being met
The consumption of alcoholic beverages, illegal substances or possession of weapons is prohibited as cited in the Associate Handbook
Communicate any changes to criminal background and adhere to our drug-free workplace policy as cited in the Associate Handbook
Behave and conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner according to Our Code of Conduct
Not refuse to perform an assigned case regardless of its location
Not call the referral site for purposes other than providing an ETA
Record all hours worked into timesheet accurately and timely per protocol
Technologist with company owned, leased, or rented vehicles must properly care for the vehicles in conjunction with the maintenance manager per company policies and procedures
Technologists must maintain speed limits and traffic rules in accordance to local and state laws when operating a company owned, leased, or rented vehicle – refer to Company Vehicle and Driving Policy
Technologists with company owned, leased, or rented vehicles are responsible for paying all motor vehicle tickets, including parking and speeding tickets
Technologists must maintain a valid driver’s license at all times and be able to produce the license on demand. It is the responsibility of the technologists to provide a copy of such licenses(s) and/or certificate(s) to the appropriate TridentCare personnel. All associates are subject to periodic driver’s license checks
Technologist must have medical physical examinations and TB screening at time of hire and annually, along with annual infection control in-service. Documentation and/or results of said examinations/tests must be provided to TridentCare Human Resources Department within two (2) weeks of the associate’s date of last annual exam
Facility staff are to conduct any required patient transfers, support, positioning and/or assistance. Technologists are not to engage in these patient transfers, assistance and/or support activities
Qualification
Required
Maintain required State licenses and/or ARRT Certification, health requirements, and operational requirements
Valid driver's license in the applicable state and in good current standing at all times
Attend meetings as required
Connect and disconnect Holter Monitors (if required)
Technologist must care for their equipment in a professional manner. Upon malfunction of any equipment, the supervisor should be notified immediately
Perform special projects or other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager
Train other technologists as required
Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision
Benefits
Two weeks of vacation time
Health Insurance after 30 days!
Sick time
8 paid holidays
Same day pay available
Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Company paid life insurance
401(k)
Company
TridentCare
TridentCare offers laboratory, diagnostic, ultrasound, x-ray, radiology and mobile diagnostic services at home for patients.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel C Buning
Chief Executive Officer
Mary Sweeney
Senior Vice President Human Resources
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