TEMPORARY MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHER
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Humble
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Radiologic Tech II position is
responsible for a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic
radiology procedures to include X-ray and Fluoroscopy (to include
support for OR cases) exams of moderate to high complexity
utilizing digital radiography and fluoroscopy techniques. This
position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully
competent in all aspects of various radiology procedures. The
Radiologic Tech II position serves as a mentor to the Radiologic
Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to
help train and educate others. This position works independently by
exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical
skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care
situations. The Radiologic Tech II position provides direct
assistance to physicians with all diagnostic radiologic procedures.
This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to
radiation standards and guidelines established by governing
agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Promotes a positive work environment
and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively
helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively
communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and
data in a comprehensive manner. - Guides and mentors Radiologic
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. -
Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written)
communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by
example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem
resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality
service during every customer and patient encounter SERVICE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Performs diagnostic radiology procedures to
include a variety of X-Ray exams, including OR and Fluoroscopy
procedures. - Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the
needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize
patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes:
positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical
factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging
results and recognizes complications and limitations associated
with certain procedures. - Provides direct assistance to physicians
during diagnostic procedures, including assisting with sterile
technique. - Provides accurate explanations and instructions to
patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing
verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Follows safety standards and
conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as
reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general
public, and follows radiation safety standards. Maintains proper
sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic
techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and
infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department
and hospital safety standards, practices and policies. - Identifies
opportunities for corrective action and process improvement
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. Reports any malfunctions to management and
regularly practices preventative maintenance procedures; calls for
service if needed. - Assists with implementation and education of
department based safety initiatives and standards of practice
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Provides accurate and complete
documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time
service is delivered. - Uses resources efficiently; does not waste
supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively
and prioritize daily tasks. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -
Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives
or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand
learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and
updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by
engaging students and co-workers (Radiologic Technologist I) in
learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with
business objectives. This job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves
the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need
arises. EDUCATION - Graduate of education program approved by the
credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section. WORK
EXPERIENCE - Three years' experience as a Radiologic Technologist
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED ARRT-R - Radiologic
Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) AND CMRT - Certified Medical
Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure OR CMRT-Temp - Certified
Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND BLS
- Basic Life Support (AHA) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES -
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations - Sufficient
proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
necessary to perform the essential functions of this job,
especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee
safety or security - Ability to effectively communicate with
patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner
consistent with a customer service focus and application of
positive language principles - Ability to work independently;
capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures
and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and
executes above average clinical skills. - Possesses basic computer
knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital
/ Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain
patient and exam documents. - Exhibits strong interpersonal and
team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and
assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients,
visitors, physicians and co-workers. - Adapts to multiple ongoing
priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow
and actively participating in problem-solving. SUPPLEMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business
professional No Other (department approved) Yes ON-CALL**Note that
employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.
DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection
below. - On Call* Yes TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by
department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan
area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to
open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's
ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024. Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity Houston Methodist is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunity is a sound and
just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston
Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment
of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA
Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans
requested.
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