Responsibilities
ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICICANS GROUP
Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population
health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers
serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in
Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas
Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves
approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region.
The system provides acute care services including : cardiac, pediatric,
womens, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.
Position : RadiologyImaging Technologist
- Operates ionizing radiation producing equipment, under licensure form the Bureau of Radiation Control through the State of Texas
- Develops film using the PACS system, prepares exam rooms and gathers supplies for ordered exams
- Ensures equipment is in working order and that the equipment is clean
- Assists the Radiologist and nurses to ensure the correct exam is performed in a safe environment
- Utilizes the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement
Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in
2012 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 11 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.
As a Northwest Physicians Group employee you will be part of a first class
organization offering :
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc.
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 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3
billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the
World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of
America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if
applicable) :
- Current ARRT Texas License
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
- Ability to read, write and converse in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
- Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
- Dosimetry badge must be worn at all times
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Bending, crouching, handfinger dexterity, kneeling, liftingcarrying (50-75 pounds), grasping, fine handeye coordination, pushing and pulling, stooping, twisting, prolonged standing andor sitting
- Electrical and radiant energy hazards are present
- Ability to respond to pages, telephones, and other auditory stimulation
- Near visual acuity and depth perception to examine exposed film for pertinent detail
- Lead protective gloves and apron must be worn during certain procedures
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual
respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants
and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such,
openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement,
promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual
orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to
our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and
recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and
experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We
take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate
experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will
request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card
or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email
you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you
are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its
subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at : https : uhsalertline.com
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