We have an immediate openings for a Radiology Technologists for on call PRN hours in Houston.
Kindred Hospitals - are long-term acute care hospital, we offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our Rad Techs play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 96-bed hospital. With 84 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we offer the same critical care that patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Similarly, our 12-bed ARU is designed for our patients who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. Our teamplays a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. We are a short distance from Sam Houston Race Park and Tomball Parkway with easy access to 290-Northwest FWY at: 11297 Fallbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77065.
As a Radiology Technologist you will:
- Receives, relays and documents verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient's chart as permitted by State and Institutional policies
- Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific X-rays. (Adjusts equipment; determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time; arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient; adjusts lead shield; and selects proper film).
- Determines technique for ionizing radiation during radiologic exams.
- Prepares barium preparation and other chemical mixtures for X-rays.
- Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
- Develops film in accordance with photographic techniques.
- Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment.
- Prepares patient for X-ray: explains procedures, transfers patient to table, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedures.
Radiology Technician - Tech Radiology - Technician Radiology - Radio Tech - Rad Tech
Qualifications
- Completion of ARRT accredited program
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration. Current CPR certification. State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed
- One year experience in diagnostic imaging
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person