Radiology Tech Aide, Tyler, Full Time, Nights, Rotating Weekends
Company: UT Health Tyler
Location: Tyler
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview 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, Texas 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: Prepare patients for radiology procedures and aids
technologist in various aspects in order to aid in the diagnoses
and treatment of disease. Subject to overtime and call back as
required by hospital. DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following: Prepare patients for radiologic technologist
to perform diagnostic procedures in a manner that ensures an
accurate and complete examination/treatment by complying with
established policies and procedures. Organizes and documents all
aspects of assigned patient care in coordination with radiologists,
nursing personnel, and other areas of department to ensure accurate
and timely performance of radiology procedures. Participates in
performance improvement activities by participating in the
collection of data for performance improvement activities to ensure
quality is consistent with established standards. Assumes
responsibility for professional growth and development by
participating in educational activities to promote continuous
improvement and compliance with patient care standards.
SUPERVISION: Reports to Diagnostic Radiology Supervisor
Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: Education: High
School Diploma or Equivalent Enrolled in an AMA approved Radiology
program. Experience: Completion of 1st year of radiologic
technology program. Knowledge and ability to operate all
radiology/imaging equipment. Certification and Licensure: CPR
Certified Basic Life Support within 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 to set parameters. Ability to use equipment with a
technologist. 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
Qualifications 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. Now that you've read about what you will be doing and the
experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in
the lives of our patients. UT Health East Texas is an equal
opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with
disabilities).
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