About Patches West Surgery Center

At Patches West, we specialize in providing exceptional surgical care to our youngest patients in a warm, child-centered environment. Located in Richmond, TX, our outpatient surgery center is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality pediatric procedures — helping kids heal and get back to being kids.

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operate imaging equipment and perform diagnostic x-rays (if applicable) on patients as ordered by the physician and under the guidance of the physician. Assist in preparing the operating/procedure rooms, as needed. Document duration of radiation, test equipment weekly, examine protective x- ray aprons for integrity, and document the results of tests/examinations. Maintain all necessary documentation, logs, equipment reports, etc. related to the radiology services offered at the center.

This is a per diem position 7–10 hour shift flexibility per week but this role can move into full-time.

Patches West Surgery Center is a pediatric outpatient center.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate competence in x-ray / fluoroscopy technologist skills.
• Demonstrate competence in selecting exposure factors and positioning and consistently produce high-quality images.
• Demonstrate competence and proficient use of equipment.
• Adequately troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Oversee and manage the performance of required maintenance of equipment by adhering to cleaning care, storage, and calibration procedures as directed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedure preparation. Assemble necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physician’s preference card.
• Proficiently practices radiation safety for self and patient. Wears radiological monitoring devices and adheres to principles of radiation protection.
• Maintain established safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Report infractions to supervisor.
• Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology
• Radiology Technologist license (as required by State)
• ARRT certification (as required by State)
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)
• 4 years experience in ASC

PREFERRED:

• Minimum of one year fluoroscopy experience