LMRT / MA - Part Time

Integrity Care Group•Hempstead, TX

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About The Position

The Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT)/Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT) provides patient services as a member of the clinical team using limited imaging modalities. The role performs limited radiographic procedures, applies radiation-protection and ALARA principles, exercises professional judgment, provides patient care essential to radiographic procedures, recognizes conditions requiring immediate action, and initiates life-support measures. The employee maintains professional relationships with coworkers and physician staff, supports patient flow and quality care, protects patient confidentiality, and assists with registration, triage, and other duties as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position; duties may change at any time with or without notice. The position includes welcoming and escorting patients, obtaining histories and vital signs, preparing and handling equipment, assisting providers with procedures, administering medications and treatments by provider order, performing diagnostic and CLIA-waived laboratory tests, collecting and processing specimens, and completing occupational medicine protocols. The employee prepares specimens for shipment, documents care and test results, performs callbacks and arranges referrals and follow-up, monitors supplies, checks equipment, and performs clerical and registration work. The role also includes explaining examinations and procedures to patients, providing pre- and post-procedure education, obtaining required release forms, performing radiographic procedures, minimizing radiation exposure, and assisting with staff training on patient positioning and radiation-exposure guidelines. Working conditions may involve patient-related elements, infectious or contagious diseases, unpredictable situations and interruptions, occasional irregular hours, and pressure in a fast-paced environment. The position may require wearing protective equipment and lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients. Frequent activities include sitting, walking, and standing; occasional activities include bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling. The employee must be able to lift 15–20 pounds, see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance, transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, and handle emergency or crisis situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current LMRT/NCT certification required for state qualification of employment.
Current BLS certification; must obtain and maintain it.
PC skills or applicable computer experience.
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to see with corrective eyewear.
Ability to hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations.
Ability to wear protective equipment as necessary.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent sitting, walking, and standing and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients courteously, maintain efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient histories, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to providers as directed; clean and sterilize them after use.
Administer injections and medications; perform eye and ear irrigations and enemas; dress or bandage wounds and incisions; draw blood; and assist providers with procedures, following provider orders.
Perform diagnostic tests using equipment such as eye exam devices, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak-flow meters, and inhalation-treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests, draw blood, and collect, label, and process specimens for send-out.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines.
Prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Prepare and administer medications correctly, verify patient identifiers, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Complete medical charts, including services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Perform patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with registration and perform additional clerical duties as needed.
Introduce self to patients and appropriate family members, explain procedures, communicate with patients, and help alleviate anxiety.
Provide examination education before exams and post-procedure instructions relevant to the exam performed.
Interview patients to obtain medical histories or other information relevant to examinations and document that information appropriately.
Use shielding and collimation, comply with radiation-safety procedures and ALARA principles, and monitor personal radiation exposure.
Properly perform radiographic modalities and procedures.
Collect required patient release forms for procedures.
Assist in training clinical staff on patient positioning and radiation-exposure guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.