Radiographer I Valley

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•McAllen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiographer I Valley Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Requirements

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school accredited by the Committee of Allied Health Education and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Registered or registry eligible as an RT-R by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
Must be registered within one (1) year after the hired date.
Holds current unlimited Texas CMRT license.
Registered or registry eligible as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT-R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
Must be registered within one (1) year after the hired date.
Current Texas State CMRT License
CPR

Responsibilities

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
Provides the best possible diagnostic study for each patient by applying professional judgment and discretion.
Anticipates and responds to the needs of the patient while undergoing radiographic examination.
Works with others to elevate the quality of care delivered.
Produces quality diagnostics imaging studies.
Collects pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.
Reconfirms patient identification and verifies the procedure requested or prescribed.
Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts.
Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan for completing the procedure.
Using professional judgement adepts imaging procedures as appropriate to improve diagnostic information and improve outcomes.
Consultants appropriate medical personnel to determine a modified action plan when necessary.
Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media and beginning interventional procedures.
Selects appropriate shielding devices.
Determines appropriate type and amount of contrast agent to be administered, based on patient age, weight, and medical/physical status.
Reviews patient chart and the physician request to determine optimal imaging technique for suspected pathology.
Provides information about the procedure to the patient/family and other health care providers.
Verifies that the patient/family have consented to the procedure and fully understand any risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up
Provides accurate explanations and instructions at the appropriate time and at a level the patient/family can understand
Maintains controlled access to restricted areas during radiation exposure to ensure safety of patients, families and hospital personnel
Addresses and documents patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure when appropriate
Refers questions about diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis to the patient’s physician
Provides appropriate information to other individuals involved in the patient’s care
Consults with other departments, such as respiratory therapy and anesthesia for patient services
Instructs patients regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures, including providing information about oral or bowel preparation and allergy preparation, as appropriate
Ensures all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic examination
Implements action plans that fall within established protocols and guidelines
Elicits patient/family cooperation to carry out the action plan
Uses and integrated team approach as needed
Uses accessory equipment when appropriate
Assesses and monitors the patient’s physical and mental state while undergoing procedure
Administers contrast agents according to established guidelines
Monitors the patient for reactions to contrast agent
Uses appropriate radiation safety devices
Applies appropriate patient immobilization devices when necessary
Evaluates goals of the action plan (procedure) to determine that all goals have been achieved
Evaluates the patient and the procedure in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner to identify variances that may affect patient outcome
Measures the procedure against established protocols and guidelines
Identifies any exceptions to the expected outcome
Documents any exceptions clearly and completely
Reviews images to determine if additional images will enhance the diagnostic value of the procedure
Implements a revised action plan as indicated
Bases the revised action plan on the patient’s condition and the most appropriate means of achieving the intended outcome
Takes action based on patient and procedural variances
Measures and evaluates the results of the revised action plan
Notifies appropriate health provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings and/or patient condition
Documents information about patient care, the procedure and final outcome
Documents diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record, this may be a computerized record, requisition, patient log, etc.
Documentation must be timely, accurate, concise and complete
Assists in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures and the work environment
Assists in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental process improvement activities
Ensures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines
Ensures that equipment maintenance and operation comply with established guidelines
Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelines
Reviews protocol and procedure manuals on at least an annual basis
Analyzes information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures or work environment, discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisor
Elicits confidence and cooperation from the patient/family, the public and health care providers by providing timely communication and effective instruction
Presents explanations and instructions at the learner’s level of understanding and learning style
Instructs students and health care providers regarding radiographic procedures and radiation safety
Assists in performing quality assurance activities based on established quality protocols
Monitors image production to determine variance from established quality standards
Evaluates his/her quality assurance results and establishes an appropriate action plan for improvement as required
Compares quality assurance results to established acceptable values
Implements as self-improvement QA action plan as required
Obtains assistance from appropriate personnel to implement his/her quality assurance action plan.