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The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Patient Care 1. Performs patient care activities within professional scope of practice including but not limited to: POCT, IV insertion, patient interview/assessment/discharge/ phone education and confirmation, patient transportation, preparation and administration of procedural related medications, etc.

2.Works with the Radiation Therapist in providing clinical expertise in MR to safely and accurately position the patient for the simulation procedure and obtaining images for treatment planning purposes.

3. Always ensures patient/family/staff and visitor safety by monitoring his/her environment.

a. Safely screens patients and manages the clinical and research driven clinical /evaluation process for implanted devices to obtain clearance for the imaging procedure.

b. Maintains strict control of access to clinical areas. (i.e., MR Zones, technical, supply, etc.)

4. Recognizes patient distress signs, initiates and assists with emergency response teams. (nurse/physician, DIURT, MERIT, Code Blue)

a. Handles contrast media and contrast delivery equipment within manufacturer/division standards, properly administering contrast agents.

5. Observe 6 rights of drug administration.

-Right Patient, Route, Dose, Time, Medication, Documentation.

6. Demonstrates flexibility to the demands of patient care, including but not limited to: coming in early, staying late, alternative shift coverage, emergency "ride out team" and rotational call coverage etc., as needed/assigned.

7. Maintains cleanliness/orderliness of all imaging rooms, dressing rooms, and work area.

8.Performs timeout using approved identifiers

9. Provides coverage across multiple sites inclusive of Mays 4th floor scanner, PTC MR Simulation and other areas as assigned.

Critical Thinking/Strategic Alignment Applies critical thinking in both direct and indirect patient care situations

1. Maximizes productivity and operational effectiveness by working with entire multi-disciplinary care team to resolve associated clinical care questions.

2. Applies knowledge of area specific processes and scheduling capacity to manage patient flow, minimize patient appointment delays and positively impact daily operations for patient on-time starts.

3. Consistently engages in practices to expedite patient care and decrease room turn-around-time. (prepare rooms, escort patients, etc.)

4. During system failure, performs section down-time procedures and immediately reports to supervisor for reassignment of duties.

5. Ensures accurate, complete and timely transfer of images to PACS.

6. Completes shift reports and follows up with supervisors/peers.

7. Participates in on-going learning activities and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.

8. Provides leadership and training to students, technologists, and other staff members.

9. Attends, contributes, and participates in regularly scheduled departmental meetings.

10. Documents incidents, variances, unusual circumstances, or patient concerns (PSN) and escalates/ notifies the appropriate personnel within twenty-four hours (i.e. radiologist, section leadership).

11. In a self-directed and timely manner, completes mandatory in-services and continuing education requirements for the institution, division, and section, including but not limited to

a. Orientation to new equipment, safety preparedness, Employee Education Event.

Technical Acumen 1. Demonstrates technical proficiency required to provide high quality exams while performing all protocols including routine/advanced, immediate care, in-patient, and on-call procedures.

a. Ensures correct imaging site, positioning, annotation, parameter setting

b. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy to identify pathology, and obtain necessary diagnostic information.

c. Demonstrates understanding of MRI physics and scanner parameter manipulation to provide the best image outcomes in a proficient and time sensitive manner.

d. Demonstrates knowledge in the utilization or radiation treatment specific immobilization devices.

e. Utilization of radiation alignment lasers in patient positioning when warranted.

2. Responsible for independent and proficient operation of all assigned MR equipment including quality assurance activities and collaborating with appropriate parties to resolve image quality issues or concerns.

3. Relays all equipment malfunctions to the DI Engineering Team, Physics team, supervisor and manager with appropriate information readily available.

4. Accurate data entry into all information systems

5. Assists with equipment maintenance logs (e.g., Zip Rounds, crash cart, refrigerator, temperature logs etc.).

6 . Other duties as assigned

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Program.

Certification/Licensure

Required: ALL of the following: Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) by the Texas Department of State Health Services; and Basic Life Support (BLS).

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 167079

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Day/Evening, Rotating, Varied, Weekends

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 107,500

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 129,000

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

• Science Jobs: No

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