Radiology Technologist

UMC Health System

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs a variety of technical and diagnostic procedures under the direction of a lead technologist and/or physician. This role requires independent function in OR and ER rooms, performing routine or trauma radiologic tests and utilizing radiologic imaging skills to treat patients. The technologist will gather and exchange patient information with nursing and physicians, ensure proper identification, patient history, and reason for exam are accurately acknowledged. They will also correctly set up and use all diagnostic equipment, operate and maintain specialized medical imaging equipment, maintain order and cleanliness in patient and surgical rooms, manage documentation and paperwork using the Cerner RIS Computer System, and maintain inventory supplies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• +2 years of experience General Radiologic practice
• Current Texas Medical Board MRT License certification
• ARRT Registration within 12 months of hire.
• BLS within 30 days of hire into the role
• Ability to perform portable and/or surgical procedures, fluoroscopic, and EC procedures, including general and trauma radiography
• Organized and strong attention to detail
• Apt to understand the need for urgency

Responsibilities

• Functions independently in OR and ER rooms; Perform Routine or Trauma Radiologic Tests and use Radiologic Imaging skills to treat patients
• Gather and exchange patient information with nursing and physicians ensuring proper identification, patient history, and reason for exam is accurately acknowledged
• Correctly set-up and use all Diagnostic Equipment in each room and each rotation, after proper in-servicing and a suitable amount of time to get acquainted with the technical factors.
• Correctly and efficiently set up Exam and/or OR rooms for Fluoroscopic and OR Surgical exams, including, equipment, “Trays”, Contrast, Supplies, etc. Know the appropriate contrast for specific exams.
• Operate and maintain highly specialized medical imaging equipment and other accessory equipment; Notify Lead Tech and/or Supervisor of issues with malfunctioning or unsafe to use
• Maintain order and cleanliness in patient and surgical rooms to prevent cross contamination
• Maintains inventory supplies, coordinates student/patient room assignments
• Manages documentation and appropriate paperwork following exams; Includes use of Cerner RIS Computer System
• All other related assigned responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree