Rad Tech, Wed-Fri, 7p -7a, Rotating Saturdays
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Humble
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high
quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for
every member of our community. When we say every member of our
community, that includes our employees. We know that when our
employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to
create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety,
compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance
your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier
communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a
part of our team.
Job Summary
This position performs radiography (x-ray) examinations to aid
physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This
position may also perform some exams in more complex modalities.Job
Description
Full-time Radiology Technician needed to support Memorial Hermann
Northeast.
- Fast paced, growth and development opportunities, amazing
cohesive team, leaders visible within the department with an
open-door policy. Variety of exams performed such as fluoro, OR,
portables, trauma, and IR procedures.
- Radiology department has been recognized as a Safety Star
department, Tier I in Employee Engagement, many rad techs trained
and promoted into IR/Cath Lab, CT, MRI, and vascular OR.
- Memorial Hermann's Service Standards and Values truly set us
apart from our competitors. We focus on patient safety and
recognize employees who speak up when concerns arise. We are huge
promoters for growth and development - the director started here as
a student x-ray tech and the manager started as a CT tech. We
encourage and support our team to obtain additional
registries/skill sets and promote into other modalities.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic
Technology.
Licenses/Certification:
- Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.
- Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board
(MRT), required.
- Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with
others in order to perform job functions.
Principal Accountabilities
- Performs radiography (x-ray) exams on patients ensuring
compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients
for exam, obtains and records patient's vital signs, explains
procedure, administers IV and contrast when necessary, positions
patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and
ensures technical quality of the images.
- Enters and monitors patient data.
- Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment.
- May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and
other accreditation.
- Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment
malfunction to department management.
- Takes emergency call within the department. May be required to
work weekends and float to other locations as needed.
- May administer breath alcohol test and/or urine drug
screens.
- May be required to perform patient registration tasks such as
verifying insurance, collecting payments, etc.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to
all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by
meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills
competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the
success of the organization.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our
community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe,
caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and
colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston , Rad Tech, Wed-Fri, 7p -7a, Rotating Saturdays, Other , Humble, Texas
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