UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 3 months ago
Radiologic Technologist I - Diagnostic Radiology, Adult (Up to 19 hrs/wk, Flexible Schedule)
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUTMB Health is a leading healthcare organization seeking a Radiologic Technologist I to join their team. The role involves independently performing a variety of diagnostic radiology procedures and providing exceptional patient care while adhering to established standards and guidelines.
Hospital & Health Care
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Associates of Applied Science
Graduate of an accredited radiography program
0+ years of experience
American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R)
Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
American Heart Association BLS
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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