SENIOR RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Posting Number: SRGV7805
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: McAllen, Texas
Department: School of Medicine / Clinical Support Services
ISU
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Scope of Job:
To lead and oversee the day-to-day radiological services in
assigned area and ensure and maintain the technical aspects of
radiologic safety. To evaluate the accuracy and quality of images
and informs physician of any complications to provide optimum
quality and patient care.
Description of Duties:
• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day radiological services
and staff in assigned area.
• Provides leadership, coaching and technical support to assigned
staff.
• Plans and sets short-term objective for the assigned area.
• Participates in the planning and monitoring of the departmental
budget.
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and
adhere to approved budgets.
• Plans and schedules work assignments and coordinate requests
for radiologic services.
• Assesses and recommends new equipment, equipment modification,
and possible room renovations within the department.
• Evaluates the quality of images produced by entry-level
technologists. Complies with all radiologic safety
regulations.
• Demonstrates skills required to complete clinical competencies
and can function independently without direct supervision.
• Informs new employees on departmental policies, operating
procedures, operation and troubleshooting of equipment, and safety
standards and procedures and participates in the training of
subordinates.
• Ensures that patient studies are reviewed for accuracy, coded,
and charged appropriately.
• Coordinates the scheduling of equipment repairs and is the
assigned liaison with vendors.
• Addresses and handles patient care concerns and notifies the
radiologist if and when gross pathological findings are
discovered.
• Communicates professionally, effectively, and promptly with all
patient care providers, patients, and guests.
• Assists in the selection, training, and evaluation of
radiologic technologists, providing ongoing guidance and feedback
to support their professional development.
• May perform duties of a radiologic technologist as needed.
• Oversees and enters data into systems (i.e. PACS, equipment
systems, electronic medical records and other computer
systems.
• May collaborate with architects and designers to optimize room
design plan layouts.
• Reviews and understands the latest imaging technology and
modalities and ensures that the suite's space and infrastructure
can accommodate upgrades and changes in equipment.
• Responsible for in-depth knowledge of all routine
section-specific protocols/procedures.
• Performs specialized procedures with limited assistance.
• Stays up to date with advances in radiology technology,
techniques, and regulations, and ensures the department remains
current with industry best practices.
• Participates in organizational facility initiatives,
workgroups, and/or committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education:
Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology or successful
completion of two-year accredited Radiologic Technology program to
contain courses of study in fluoroscopy.
Preferred Education:
None.
Licenses/Certifications:
Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT)®. Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist
(MRT) license from the Texas Medical Board. Basic Life Support
(BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred: Advanced Registry in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the
ARRT or NMTCB preferred.As condition of employment this position
requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a
University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per
University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject
to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six
(36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a
36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
Required Experience:
Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Radiologic
Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT)® to include supervisory experience.
Preferred Experience:
None.
Equipment:
Use of standard office and medical imaging equipment.
Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.
Office/healthcare environment; some travel, weekend work, and
irregular shifts may be required. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require
presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande
Valley.
Other:
Strong leadership and supervisory abilities, with the capacity to
motivate and inspire a team to achieve departmental objectives.
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Location: Edinburg, TX
Posted: Oct. 17, 2024, 9:20 p.m.
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