Provides patient care and technical skills in the operation of diagnostic radiographic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree or radiologic graduate from an accredited radiography program, ARRT (R) registered or registry eligible and Certified as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

CT experience or pursuing CT registry a plus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Practices proper entries and records in Radiology Information System, PACS, and other systems
• Prepares patient for radiographic procedures by using two patient identifiers, accurately assessing patient’s needs and providing patient education.
• Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images.
• Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality and correctly marked images.
• Prepares patients films for interpretation by radiologist and practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity
• Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care.
• Instructs students on clinical radiographic skills.
• Applies the profession’s code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Performs exams in a level I trauma environment
• Attend departmental in-services.
• Records and monitors patient radiation dose.
• Upload images to PACS.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports such failures to the appropriate department, and notifies his/her manager.
• Maintains HIPPA compliance by protecting patient privacy.
• Maintains constant Joint Commission and/or ACA Readiness.
• Works in a high volume, stressful environment.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

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.