Radiologic Technologist I or II - Clear Lake Campus (PRN, up to 19 hrs/wk, Variable Shift)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Webster, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an open-pooled position for a Radiologic Technologist at the Clear Lake Campus. Applicants' education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. The role involves working up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. The schedule is variable, including overnights and weekends, and requires willingness to work all shifts. The position promotes a positive work environment, collaborates with the patient care team, and uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals. It requires proactive response to patient needs, optimization of protocols for patient care, image quality, and patient experience, including positioning, collimation, physiology, procedure preparation, technical factors, and appropriate use of lead markers. The technologist will assist physicians during diagnostic or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique. Radiation safety and ALARA principles are practiced, along with adherence to safety standards and proper sterile techniques. The role involves compliance with job role, department, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies. Participation in WASTE walks and support for department LEAN projects are expected. Near misses and errors are reported promptly into the hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Imaging equipment quality control is performed at required intervals to ensure safe working order. Critical thinking skills are utilized to observe and proactively address patient reactions or potential outcomes, obtaining assistance as appropriate. Accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures and timely charge entry are required. Participation in department projects or shared governance activities is expected, along with seeking opportunities for continual development beyond baseline competencies.

Requirements

Associates of Applied Science
Graduate of an accredited radiography program
0+ years of experience (Radiologic Technologist I)
American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R)
Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
American Heart Association BLS (Radiologic Technologist I)
3+ years of experience (Radiologic Technologist II)

Nice To Haves

May be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Works independently to complete a variety of routine, diagnostic radiology procedures to include common and special fluoroscopic exams of routine to moderate complexity (Radiologic Technologist I).
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.
Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures to include common, special and fluoroscopy diagnostic exams of moderate complexity (Radiologic Technologist I).
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.
Participates in department projects or shared governance activities.
Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.
Is an experienced technologist and unit educator, competent in a variety of routine to complex diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures (Radiologic Technologist II).
Serves as a mentor and trainer for Radiologic Technologists I and preceptor for clinical students (Radiologic Technologist II).
Works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures (Radiologic Technologist II).
Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures to include common and special diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams of complex nature (Radiologic Technologist II).
Regularly practices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with infection control procedures (Radiologic Technologist II).
Identifies LEAN opportunities and WASTE, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety (Radiologic Technologist II).
Assists with implementation and education of department based, safety initiatives and standards of practice (Radiologic Technologist II).
Leads departmental special projects, initiatives and/or shared governance activities (Radiologic Technologist II).
Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment (Radiologic Technologist II).