Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Lmrt - Opic Friendswood

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows imaging, safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures based on approved protocols. Properly utilizes radiation protective gear for patients and immobilization during diagnostic procedures.
• Modify technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitation.
• Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Reports "near misses" and inputs errors promptly into JUVO to improve processes and identify trends.  Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use.  Reports any equipment issues to leadership and contacts CES if needed for service support. 
• Enters charges at the time service is delivered and ensures correct charges are entered for the procedure performed. (EF)
• Verifies Patient chart for valid orders, date and time of scheduled procedure, priority, physician's notes, and ordering comments. Enter/update patient information in Electronic Medical Record (EPIC Radiant) in accordance with established protocols and procedures. (EF)
• Ensures and maintains compliance with LMRT scope of practice to include only performing procedures to which license applies.
• Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.
• Performs technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient's plan of care and following approved policy and procedure.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Assist the individual in successfully performing the role
• Vocational/special training
• Analytical/interpersonal skills
• Physical or mental abilities
• Demonstrated competencies

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard office equipment and related supplies for a selected patient population. Mechanical device. Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. 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. Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. Rotating shifts may be required. Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. May be required to work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Practice Coordinator or Director of Nursing.

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.