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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLaredo, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology.
  • Hold certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and certification by the Texas Department of Health; students may have a temporary license only.
  • Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Know anatomy and physiology.
  • Recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas.
  • Know radiographic examinations and procedures that require contrast agents.
  • Know radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety.
  • Know patient transfers and positioning techniques.
  • Maintain a positive and courteous attitude and take initiative in a teamwork environment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate diagnostic equipment at a technical level that does not require direct supervision.
  • Identify each patient, review the patient's chart and previous examinations for consistency with the examination ordered and clinical diagnosis, and record pertinent data.
  • Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to the radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for patient care following the procedure.
  • Identify anatomical orientation on required images and ensure proper film identification on all images.
  • Take call when required.
  • Perform quality control.
  • Cross-train in multiple modalities and perform other duties as assigned or required.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree is preferred.
  • Previous work experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an acute-care environment is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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