Clinic Radiology & Technician | UMC Family Medicine at Orchard Park | UMC Physicians

UMC Health System•Lubbock, TX

56d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Clinic Radiology Technician to work closely with patients when performing radiologic imagining procedures and laboratory services. The Laboratory/Radiology Technician must demonstrate acceptable radiographic skills, laboratory and phlebotomy skills, and the judgment and ability to work independently, along with being assigned senior/management responsibilities as they apply to equipment/supply maintenance and inventory, billing and meeting accreditation standards. Under the Director and Clinic Manager, the Lab/Radiology Technician assists in patient care and obtains diagnostic images of the patient, performs waived and moderate complexity biological and chemical analyses on patient specimens and performs phlebotomy procedures. The position involves carefully giving the patient proper instruction, reassurance, and respect. The Lab/Rad Tech taking direction from the medical provider regarding which area of the patient’s body requires imaging, explaining the procedure and answering questions regarding the procedure, positioning and adjusting patients and equipment, following best practices such as patient shielding, obtaining diagnostic images of the patient, and making any required documentation in the patient’s medical record. The Radiology Technician is also responsible for maintaining radiology supplies and/or inventory and keeping a safe and clean working environment.

Requirements

High School diploma required.
Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology from a CAHEA-approved program required.
Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory technology.
Must be AART/TMB certified, MT (ASCP), MLT (ASCP), PBT (ASCP) or equivalent.
Excellent communications skills.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in medical operations.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to shoot and process x-rays.
Ability to draw and process labs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients of all ages and types of disabilities, medical staff and the public.
Must meet and maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with patients and their family.
Standing, walking most of the time on duty.
Lifting and pushing patients, carts, and wheelchairs.
Adequate hand/eye coordination and find motor skills required.
Good tactile sensation is necessary for checking patients.
Talking and hearing is essential in instructing the supervising nursing personnel and in receiving doctors’ orders and patient’s condition reports.
Near visual acuity for accurate recording of patients’ charts.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Lab Technician/Radiology Technician is desired.
Venipuncture experience is preferred.
Experience in a clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform radiologic imagining procedures and laboratory services.
Demonstrate acceptable radiographic skills, laboratory and phlebotomy skills.
Work independently and be assigned senior/management responsibilities as they apply to equipment/supply maintenance and inventory, billing and meeting accreditation standards.
Assist in patient care.
Obtain diagnostic images of the patient.
Perform waived and moderate complexity biological and chemical analyses on patient specimens.
Perform phlebotomy procedures.
Give the patient proper instruction, reassurance, and respect.
Take direction from the medical provider regarding which area of the patient’s body requires imaging.
Explain the procedure and answer questions regarding the procedure.
Position and adjust patients and equipment.
Follow best practices such as patient shielding.
Obtain diagnostic images of the patient.
Make any required documentation in the patient’s medical record.
Maintain radiology supplies and/or inventory.
Keep a safe and clean working environment.