Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology, Adult (Noon to 830p, M-F)

Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology, Adult (Noon to 830p, M-F)**Galveston, Texas, United States**Allied HealthUTMB HealthRequisition # 2200089**JOB SUMMARY:**Provides patient care and technical skills in the operation of diagnostic radiographic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**+ Practices proper entries and records in Radiology Information System, PACS, and other systems+ Prepares patient for radiographic procedures by using two patient identifiers, accurately assessing patients needs and providing patient education.+ Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images.+ Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality and correctly marked images.+ Prepares patients films for interpretation by radiologist and practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity+ Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care.+ Instructs students on clinical radiographic skills.+ Applies the professions code of ethics in all aspects of practice.+ Performs exams in a level I trauma environment+ Attend departmental in-services.+ Records and monitors patient radiation dose.+ Upload images to PACS.+ Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports such failures to the appropriate department, and notifies his/her manager.+ Maintains HIPPA compliance by protecting patient privacy.+ Maintains constant Joint Commission and/or ACA Readiness.+ Works in a high volume, stressful environment.+ Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.**REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:**Associates degree or radiologic graduate from an accredited radiography program, ARRT (R) registered or registry eligible and Certified as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board.**WORK SCHEDULE**Noon to 8:30pm Monday - Friday**Equal Employment Opportunity**UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.#utmbCompensation

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