TECH - RADIOLOGY / IMAGING

Job Description

Responsibilities

ABOUT LAREDO PHYSICIANS GROUP

Laredo Physicians Group (LPG) providers take pride in delivering high-quality care for our community. Our offices offer primary care and various specialty services. LPG is committed to providing superior quality healthcare services while demonstrating professionalism and service excellence to ensure a great patient experience. Our physicians are well experienced, and with diverse backgrounds, they share a passion for serving the healthcare needs of families. LPG is affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Laredo, whose care network encompasses two freestanding emergency rooms, and an outpatient clinic with ancillary and surgical services.

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The Radiologic Technologist, Limited Scope (Limited Scope X-Ray Operator, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, LMRT OR Basic Machine Operator) is responsible for performing all Radiology services in accordance with the state regulation for limited scope of practice in radiography exam modules. In addition, the Radiologic Technologist, Limited Scope (X-Ray Tech, Limited Scope X-Ray Operator, LMRT) will be responsible for performing other non-clinical duties, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for patients and other staff while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practitioners, front office and clinical staff.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Perform accurate x-rays as ordered by the Provider and in accordance with the limited scope of practice while practicing radiation safety precautions to include ALARA.
• Prepare and transmit images to the Radiologist for over-read, and report over-read results to providers.
• Retrieve and archive radiographic reports.
• Create / Burn CDs in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform detailed and accurate data collection during clinical intake of patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history.
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc.
• Apply the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff.
• Maintaining Quality Assurance of the radiology equipment and completion of Quality Control logs.
• Assist in maintaining all quality control, clinic inspection, and machine maintenance daily, and report any and all discrepancies appropriately.
• Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
• Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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