Multimodality Tech PRN

About the organization

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Lake Pointe in Rowlett, TX is a community-based hospital with all the benefits of an urban medical center due to the specialties offered, which is uncommon for a facility of this size. The hospital has an extremely large footprint of outpatient services in the community including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, imaging, and two free-standing Emergency Departments serving Rowlett, Forney, Wylie, and surrounding areas.

Lake Pointe is licensed for 176 beds which include three medical surgical units, an intensive care unit, Labor & Delivery, New Family Unit, Antepartum, Neonatal Intensive Care, Surgical Services, Cardiac Cath Lab, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and Emergency Department. The hospital carries multiple designations including Level III Trauma, Chest Pain Accreditation, Primary Stroke Accreditation, Maternal and Level III NICU. Nursing is on their journey towards Pathways to Excellence and will seek Magnet designation once they complete Pathways.

Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, the organization empowers you to live well. Core values: serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart; never settle by constantly striving for better; are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve; make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

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

About the role

The Multimodality Technologist is supervised by a Radiologist and performs imaging in two or more disciplines. At least 25% of their work focuses on advanced areas like CT, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or Interventional Radiology. They work with ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol promptly.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards.
• Demonstrates expertise of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring; takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set levels, including patient follow-up when reference level is exceeded.
• Demonstrates and knows 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.

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; takes reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service; remains professional, reviews patient satisfaction scores, and develops 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 trains current teams about new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an Accredited Program

Experience: 1 year of Experience

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.
• ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT-CV Cardiovasc-Inter Rad (ARRT-CV).

Benefits

Benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub. Offerings may include:

• 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 based upon position type and/or level.

Schedule

• PRN Variable
• Day shift: 7a–7p; 7a–3:30p
• Mid shift: 12p–12a
• Night shift: 7p–7a
• Weekend coverage is variable depending on shift days