Radiology Technical Assistant - Clear Lake Campus MRI (Sat-Tues Overnights)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED or equivalent years of education, experience and/or training.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

BLS CPR Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Training or experience in a healthcare field or medical environment

• Strong customer service experience required

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide quality care to patients undergoing imaging procedures. The Radiology Technology Assistant must also demonstrate full knowledge of the imaging procedures within their assigned modality.

The Radiology Technical Assistant will adhere to all applicable safety policies. They will work under the direction of the Modality Technologist, Modality Lead or Supervisor, and Imaging Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in preparing room for radiologic procedures by ensuring required supplies are available.

• Assists with patient flow within assigned modality setting.

• Responsible for transportation of patients using patient bed, stretcher, or wheelchair as necessary.

• Provides comfort measures to patient.

• Prepares and assists patients undergoing examinations, and procedures to include patient positioning.

• Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, linen etc. as assigned or requested Demonstrates competence in IV establishment and maintenance.

• Provides and maintains a clean, safe imaging suite and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures.

• Recognizes patient care priorities and manage unexpected or emergent situations.

• Checks equipment and supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability.

• Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired.

• Consistently model AIDET principles.

• Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.

• Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.

• Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.

• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.

• Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with patient complaints and concerns.

• Consistently responds to customer requests and needs in an appropriate manner.

• Answers calls accurately and with exceptional customer service at all times.

• Practices principles of patient confidentiality (HIPAA).

• Accurately schedules, verifies, ensures eligibility, pre-registers and arrives patients.

• Completes reminder calls to patients for scheduled appointments.

• Uses knowledge of imaging modality and anatomy to accurately copy and transfer images into PACS.

Computed Tomography:

• Follows guidelines and screening for intravenous or oral contrast administration as requested, in accordance with existing policies.

• Show competency in point of care testing (POCT) and quality requirements for that testing.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Participates in department meetings activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goal.

• Accepts responsibility for own growth and development.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required and/or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Progressively demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regards to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Work environment is located in office, patient care units and invasive procedure areas. May include exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood borne pathogens, communicable disease, radiation and disoriented or combative patients. Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing. Performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. Able to flex hours and work other shifts to meet needs related to unanticipated acuity; in order to meet educational needs. May require travel between various UTMB imaging sites.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Saturday - Tuesday, overnights

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.