Special Procedures Tech - Houston, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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

Takes radiologic films of the body requiring specialized or complicated procedures to assist in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries.

Acts as an assistant to the physician during invasive radiological procedures. The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Also assists management with supervisory responsibilities.

The position is a part-time, night shift. Weekends and holidays rotating with the other staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

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:

Four (4) years of prior experience as a Special Procedures Technologist
Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

Performs special/invasive radiology procedures on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images
Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the department
Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely
Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff
Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed
Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department
Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume
Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues
Responsible for supply management
Takes emergency call within the department.
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 departmentbased goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
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