Radiologic Technologist I - League City Campus (PRN - up to 19 hrs/wk)

Radiologic Technologist I

WORK SCHEDULE: Variable schedule, could include weekends/evenings/nights; on-call and holiday rotation

• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Proactive in responding to patient needs.
• 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.
• Aids physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures to include common, special and fluoroscopy diagnostic exams of moderate complexity.
• 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.
• Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
• Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
• 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. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures.
• Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

Radiologic Technologist II

WORK SCHEDULE: Variable schedule, could include weekends/evenings/nights; on-call and holiday rotation

• 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.
• Proactive in responding to patient needs.
• 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.
• Aids physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• 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.
• Leads departmental special projects, initiatives and/or shared governance activities.
• Sets and achieves personal professional development goals.
• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment.