Limited Medical Radiology Tech Clinic; Sprague Rd

Limited Medical Radiology Tech - FT
- Days - DHR Health Clinic (Sprague Rd.) - 22362

US:

TX:

Edinburg | RMF CLINIC | Full Time

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DHR Health - US:

TX:

Edinburg
- Days

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

Our Vision is to create a world‑class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

Position is responsible for performing diagnostic radiological procedures in a timely manner, according to physician's orders. in the patient's chart or per prescription on out patients. The Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other team members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care. In addition, the Limited Medical Radiology Technologist must be able and willing to help in other areas of the department, having a phlebotomy certificate the LMRT will act as phlebotomist but radiology exams will be the priority.

The Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist will also be responsible for quality control on the x-ray unit and maintaining the EKG unit.

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited LMRT education program

Current state certification (TDH) required with limited certificate issued in the following categories:
Extremities and spine

BLS certification required, if not on hire, has six months to obtain certification

Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues

Administrative and organizational skills are necessary

Good verbal and written communication skills required

Ability to read, write, and speak English required, Spanish preferred

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

Hospital or MD office experience preferred

Excellent customer service skills are required

Able to demonstrate high degree of competency and experience with radiologic procedures

Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow established procedures

Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment

Requires working with frequent interruptions

Must project a professional image

Responsibilities:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others
• Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Prepares and orders necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures, and works in urgent patients as needed
• Performs necessary quality control and maintenance on equipment and keeps logs updated for TJC inspection
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work area
• Responsible for performing radiological procedures in a timely manner
• Performs radiologic procedures as per procedure protocols, optimizing imaging examinations to use only the radiation necessary to produce diagnostic-quality images
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directions
• Completes accurate documentation on patient records in the EMR according to policy
• Answers patient inquiries as needed via phone or in person
• Able to perform the necessary functions on the facility's computer systems
• Ensures exams are verified and completed for charging on PACS/RIS/synapse systems
• Ensures charges are given to billing area for daily billing, may be responsible to help with auditing of charges from the Radiology area
• Maintain Texas Department of Health (TDH), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and The Joint Commission…