X-Ray Technologist TB Elimination
X-Ray Technologist TB Elimination
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Position Description
If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
This is a grantfunded position.
Position Overview:
The XRay technologist supports the operations of the TB program by performing diagnostic digital xrays. Assures operations of the digital xray equipment is in compliance and assures digital xrays maintenance logs are complete on a monthly basis. Performs clerical duties for the program and data capture of xrays performed. Performs monthly shield checks and maintains performance logs of dosimeter measurement. Reports issues and reviews machine certification license with Harris County Public Health Radiation safety officer to ensure xray equipment is in compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares and makes minor adjustments to xray equipment in preparation for clinic services each clinic day. Ensures optimal radiographic imaging allowing for adequate diagnostic reading and review.
- Provides both clerical and clinical support including data entry inventory management assisting with patient workflow and performing other general support duties as needed.
- Ensure the HCPH Clinics are in full compliance with Texas Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Control regulations. Maintain HCPH Radiation protection program manual at each appropriate HCPH Clinics and works with HCPH Radiation safety officer to maintain compliance.
- Must adhere to Radiation Safety guidelines by using proper equipment including dosimetry badges and patient shields.
- Responsible for maintaining patient files xrays and reports for quality assurance.
- Responsible for logging and transferring xray files to and from contract radiologist ensuring appropriate radiologist review and readings are adequately documented in patient record.
- Data capture of patient information electronic data processing and data quality control activities related to the maintenance of the electronic TB Data and collection and /or record system entry of xray encounters.
- Performs and documents annual evaluations of lead aprons in compliance with safely standards.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education:
- Associates degree in radiologic technology.
Experience:
- At least one 1 year or medical experience in a health clinic physicians office or hospital.
Licensure/Certification:
- Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- Active Texas Medical Board Licensure with no restrictions.
- Valid Texas Drivers License.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suites (Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations hips and foster teamwork in diverse environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
- Ability to work well with the public and staff members
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
- Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect
- Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Selfmotivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
- Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
N/A General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- This is a grantfunded fulltime position.
- Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Must be willing to flex work hours when required including weekends.
- Able to travel within Harris County as needed.
Work Environment:
- This job operated in clinical office and field environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filling cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
- This role requires the ability to lift carry push pull up to 20 pounds and bending and standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
- Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Division 5815 Antoine Drive Houston Texas. 77091
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
