Limited Medical Radiology Technologist PRN

Summary: A Limited Medical Radiologic Technician’s (LMRT) role consists of delivering high quality patient care, utilizing expertise in radiographic imaging to assist in diagnosing and treating patients. The LMRT collaborated with the Patient Care Technology team to assist with patient needs. The LMRT’s scope of work is limited based on compliance with current licensure. 

Essential Functions: 

A:      Job Specific 

Prepare patients for radiological procedures by explaining the process and positioning them appropriately. 

Operate radiographic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. 

Follow physician instructions regarding the areas of the body to image and the imaging techniques to use. 

Ensure the safety and comfort of patients during radiological examinations. 

Maintain radiology equipment by performing regular inspections and troubleshooting minor issues. 

Process and evaluate radiographic images to ensure they meet quality standards. 

Maintain accurate patient records, including documenting procedures performed and images taken. 

Adhere to all safety protocols and radiation protection standards to minimize exposure. 

Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to discuss imaging results and patient care. 

Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs. 

Assist in keeping patient care areas and equipment clean.   

Performs clerical and communication functions to support departmental operations and patient care.   

Performs tasks associated with PCT job description as applicable.  

Assists provider and other care team members with patient care as needed. 

Performs other duties as assigned.  

B:      Company Specific 

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty. 

Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements.  Maintains professional growth and development. 

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected. 

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. 

Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence. 

Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings. 

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. 

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. 

Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. 

Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.  

Consistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact. 

Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures. 

HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately. 

Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in FHMC Code of Conduct, FHMC policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards. 

Employee must maintain a courteous and respectful attitude toward fellow employees, staff, contractors, vendors and the public at all times. Employee must avoid loud, profane, or unprofessional language at all times during the performance of duties. It is immediate grounds for termination if Employee engages in misconduct or is incompetent or negligent in the proper performance of duties or is disorderly, dishonest, intoxicated, or discourteous. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. 

Qualifications:  

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent 

            Licenses/Certification:   Current BLS certification, LMRT certificate, ARRT and TX license 

Experience: Suggested minimum of two years’ work experience.