Medical Radiological Technologist - Clinic

Job Title
Medical Radiological Technologist - Clinic
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Primary Care & Rural Medicine
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
What we believe
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Medical Radiologic Technologist to serve as a member of the Primary Care & Rural Medicine Team . We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
The Medical Radiologic Technologist under general supervision will operate x-ray equipment with little or no supervision and assists physicians with diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. All while adhering to patient care, quality, and safety assurance, obtaining authorizations, and other duties as assigned.
What you need to know
Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.
Schedule: This position is located at our Clinic with the hours of operation of 8-5; Monday- Friday.
Other Requirements and Factors: May be required to assist patient with maneuvering on and off x-ray table.
COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M's COVID-19 response, please visit the University's COVID-19 website. For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness' COVID-19 website
Required Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited medical radiologic technology program.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Texas Medical Board
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) certification
• Licensure/certification must be maintained for continued employment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with standard X-ray concepts, practices, and procedures within radiological technology field.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain patient information confidentiality.
• Demonstrate skills and competencies required for this position.
• Demonstrate and understand compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Position patients and adjust equipment for taking diagnostic images following established procedures. Performs and assists with radiographic procedures. Take X-rays of various portions of the body to help assist with a diagnose disease or injury. Adjusts technical factors in proportion to the patient and body part being examined while minimizing radiation. Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, technique, and identification. Greets patients, confirms their identification, and explains the exam. Assists in moving patients to and from wheelchairs, lifts, and radiographic tables.

• Safety/Quality Assurance: Performs visual preventive safety inspections and reports dangerous departmental or equipment conditions. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner and restocks linens as necessary. Maintain radiographic log, in accordance with the policy, taking responsibility for documentation of exam, patient's name and /or retake reason. Calibrate and maintain X-Ray equipment. Maintain accurate department records to satisfy both the state and federal regulations

• Diagnostic Imagining Referrals and Prior Authorizations: Processes referrals to outside organizations for diagnostic imaging. Completes Prior Authorizations needs for diagnostic imaging. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.