Radiology Tech NCT

Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Radiology Tech NCT in Athens, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First

• We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better

• We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Responsibilities

Performs radiology and other imaging procedures as allowed by the Texas Medical Board in the diagnoses and treatment of disease.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Enrolled in or completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Meet all training requirements listed in TAC 22 Rule 194.13 as follows:
  • 1) Courses which are fundamental to diagnostic radiologic procedures:
    • a. Radiation safety and protection for the patient, self and others--22 classroom hours;
    • b. Image production and evaluation--24 classroom hours; and
    • c. Radiographic equipment maintenance and operation--16 classroom hours which includes at least 6 hours of quality control, darkroom, processing, and Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation;
  • 2) One or more of the following units of applied human anatomy and radiologic procedures of the:
    • a. Skull (5 views: Caldwell, Townes, Waters, AP/PA, and lateral)--10 classroom hours;
    • b. Chest--8 classroom hours;
    • c. Spine--8 classroom hours;
    • d. Abdomen, not including any procedures utilizing contrast media--4 classroom hours;
    • e. Upper extremities--14 classroom hours;
    • f. Lower extremities--14 classroom hours; and/or
    • g. Podiatric--5 classroom hours.
  • 3) Live, In-Person Instructor Direction Required. All hours of the training program completed for the purposes of this section must be live, in-person, and directed by an approved instructor. No credit will be given for training completed by self-directed study, remote learning, or correspondence.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a non-certified technologist.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Completion of at least one year of radiologic technology program.