Radiologic Technologist I - Telford Unit - Partial 20-39.99 hours

UTMB Health • New Boston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Position works independently to complete a variety of routine, diagnostic radiology procedures to include common and special fluoroscopic exams of routine to moderate complexity. Provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures. Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to diagnostic radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. Serves as a member of the direct patient care team. The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Requirements

• Associates of Applied Science.
• Graduate from an accredited radiography program.
• No experience required.
• Registered with American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R).
• Certified as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) by the Texas Medical Board.

Nice To Haves

• Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Utilizes verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Proactive in responding to patient needs.
• Optimizes protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, collimation, physiology, procedure preparation, technical factors and appropriate use of lead markers.
• Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.
• Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures to include common, special and fluoroscopy diagnostic exams of moderate complexity.
• Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
• Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
• Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
• Performs imaging equipment quality control (QC) at required intervals to ensure all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures.
• Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports such failures to the appropriate department, and notifies his/her manager.
• Maintains HIPPA compliance by protecting patient privacy.
• Maintains constant Joint Commission and/or ACA Readiness.
• Works in a high volume, stressful environment.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree