Multimodality Tech

About the role

Full-time nights, three 12-hour shifts per week.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values Are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Nuclear Tech experience preferred.
• Experience with cardiac scans.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol promptly.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards.
• Demonstrates an expertise of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring; takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set levels, including possible patient follow-up.
• Demonstrates and knows about proper use of iSTAT point of care testing for obtaining creatinine levels.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients; identifies patient service needs and ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient; establishes rapport with patients and others.
• Communicates clearly and calmly with patients and their families about the test; assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepares the patient and area for the procedure; positions the patient, uses immobilization devices, and moves equipment into position; uses appropriate settings and exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies; uses sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards; works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation; reports issues to management or the appropriate department; assists in maintaining the supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems, according to department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an Accredited Program.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), unless the role is MRI or Ultrasound.
  • Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in two imaging modalities. Works 50% of the time in the second modality. Approved modalities are: ARRT-R, ARRT-CT, ARRT-CV, ARRT-M, ARRT-MR, ARRT-N, ARRT-S, ARRT-VI, ARRT-BS, ARRT-BD, ARRT-CI, RDMS-AB, RDMS-BR, RDMS-FE, RDMS-OB, RDMS-PS, RVT, CNMT, or ARMRIT.

Key Success Factors

• Able to perform high-quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficient in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress; take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service; remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for all age groups.
• Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members; also, train current teams about new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Note: Benefits may vary upon position type and/or level.