Radiologic Technologist II - Pain Management, Town Center at University of Texas Medical Branch – League City, Texas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates of Applied Science OR Graduate of an accredited Radiology program
• 3+ years of experience
• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R)
• Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
• American Heart Association BLS

Job Summary:

The Radiologic Technologist II position is an experienced technologist and unit educator, competent in a variety of routine to complex diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of diagnostic radiology exams. The Radiologic Technologist II position serves as a mentor and trainer for Radiologic Technologists I and preceptor for clinical students. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures. The Radiologic Technologist II position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic radiology and fluoroscopic procedures. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to diagnostic radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customerservice.

Job Duties:

• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
• Guides and mentors 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 verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Utilizes active communication and reports pertinent patient care information in a comprehensive manner.
• Proactive in responding to patient
• 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 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 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.
• Ensures their personal timecard is accurate and approves 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.

Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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