Radiology Tech - Tyler, United States - UT Health Tyler

Description

Advancing Healthcare Together – The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas

Why UT Health - East Texas?

Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.

Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.

Our Place. Tyler is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.

Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervise technologists and other support personnel as required. Helps in the schedule process, orders supplies, helps in the quality improvement process, serves on committees as needed, oversees the daily operation in specific areas to insure proper workflow and timely completion of radiologic procedures. Performs other delegated tasks as needed. Performs employee evaluations for specified areas.

DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Organizes and directs daily operations in assigned areas.
• Maintains adequate departmental supplies.
• Maintains staffing in specified areas.
• Monitors equipment and reports any needed repairs.
• Must know and follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for special delegated tasks.
• Considers age-related needs of patients (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric).
• Performs employee evaluations in specified areas.

SUPERVISION: Reports to Radiology Director

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate degree in Radiography from an accredited college

Experience:

• Four years as Diagnostic Technologist.
• Two to three years experience in area of supervision.
• Knowledge and ability to operate radiology/imaging equipment and perform radiology, imaging and therapeutic procedures.

Certification and Licensure:

• Must be ARRT registered
• Must be licensed by the State of Texas
• CPR Certified Basic Life support with 90 days of hire date

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull heavy objects and to constantly walk, stand bend, reach and/or stoop
• Ability to perform a full range of body motions including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
• Ability to see and hear to normal range with correction
• Ability to wear lead protective devices for extended periods of time
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours

SKILLS:

• Knowledge and use of all Diagnostic radiation producing equipment
• Ability to use equipment without direct supervision
• Independent use of clinical knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of radiation safety
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of patient needs all ages
• Basic computer skills

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to infectious disease on a constant basis
• Exposure to ionizing radiation on a frequent basis
• Exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements, some of which are potentially hazardous or harmful, and which may require exercise of well defined precautions for protection from injury or illness
• Potential for cuts, bruises, and muscle strains

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:

Service

• Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.
• Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.

Quality

• Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.
• Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.

People

• Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.
• Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.

Financial

• Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business.
• Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible.

Growth

• Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions.
• Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why.