X-Ray Technologist, TB Elimination
Harris County
Houston, TX 77091
Description
Position Description
If you’re 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 1,100 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 grant-funded position.
Position Overview:
The X-Ray technologist supports the operations of the TB program by performing diagnostic digital x-rays. Assures operations of the digital x-ray equipment is in compliance and assures digital x-rays maintenance logs are complete on a monthly basis. Performs clerical duties for the program and data capture of x-rays 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 x-ray equipment is in compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares and makes minor adjustments to x-ray 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, x-rays, and reports for quality assurance.
- Responsible for logging and transferring x-ray 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 x-ray encounters.
- Performs and documents annual evaluations of lead aprons in compliance with safely standards.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
- At least one (1) year or medical experience in a health clinic, physician's office or hospital.
Licensure/Certification:
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Current Certification as one of the following:
- Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).
- Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT).
- General Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suites (Word, Excel Power-point, 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.
- Self-motivated.
- 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 documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
N/A
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- This is a grant-funded full-time 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.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/