Interventional Radiology LVN I - Patient Care Coordinator

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (around 37-38 days)

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Department is hiring a full-time LVN I based in the Texas Medical Center, Interventional Radiology Clinic. The LVN will support daily operations, M-F, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no weekends or call.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, chart preparation, front-desk support, obtaining authorizations, assisting with radiology procedures, coordinating follow-up care, and acting as a liaison among patients, providers, and partner hospitals.

Qualifications

• LVN license required and BLS certification required.
• Prior radiology experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, and able to support a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare charts for procedures.
• Assist front-desk activities as needed and coordinate workflow.
• Obtain authorizations and insurance benefits for procedures.
• Assist with radiology procedures and provide patient care.
• Coordinate follow-up care and serve as a liaison among patients, providers, and partner hospitals.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Department is hiring a full-time LVN I based in the Texas Medical Center, Interventional Radiology Clinic. The LVN will support daily operations, M-F, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no weekends or call.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, chart preparation, front-desk support, obtaining authorizations, assisting with radiology procedures, coordinating follow-up care, and acting as a liaison among patients, providers, and partner hospitals.