UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 2 months ago
Radiology Tech I/II - Interventional Radiology - Galveston (Casual Appointment)
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expUTMB Faculty Group Practice is part of UTMB Health, seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist II. This role involves completing complex interventional procedures, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring exceptional patient care and safety standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Promotes a positive work environment
Collaborates with all members of the patient care team
Guides and mentors Interventional Radiology Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge, and abilities
Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement
Utilizes active communication and reports pertinent patient care information in a comprehensive manner
Proactive in responding to patient needs
Assists in the performance of Interventional procedures, using a wide variety of imaging equipment and specialty supplies
Optimizes protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality, and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors
Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique
Utilizes AIDET, incorporating Key Words and MANGAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level
Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures to include common and special diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams of complex nature
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, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures
Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies
Identifies LEAN opportunities and WASTE, providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety
Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into the appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends
Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate
Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use
Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives and standards of practice
Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies
Ensure their personal timecard is accurate and approve it in a timely manner to prevent retro amendments
Leads departmental special projects, initiatives and/or shared governance activities
Seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development
Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment
Qualification
Required
Associates of Applied Science OR Graduate of an accredited radiology program
3+ years of experience
American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT-R)
American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT-VI) or American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT-CV)
Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
American Heart Association (BLS)
America Heart Association ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of hire
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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