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Radiologic Tech FT Days

Baylor Scott & White Health · Dallas, TX · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the Role

As a Radiologic Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, you will perform radiology procedures on patients. These procedures are requested by a physician or licensed provider to diagnose disease and injury, following established protocols.

Essential Functions

  • Performs high-quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
  • Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring; takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set reference levels, which may include patient follow-up.
  • Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients; identifies patient service needs, ensures the correct exam is performed, and builds rapport.
  • Instructs and communicates 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, adjusts immobilization devices, and moves equipment into position.
  • Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
  • Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies; uses proper 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 appropriate department; assists in maintaining 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, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Key Success Factors

  • Able to perform high-quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
  • Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
  • Provide services promptly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following 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 and 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, education, and skills for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric care.
  • Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
  • Able to take call, if required.

Certification/License/Registration

ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)

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

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Schedule

FT Days, 8 hr shifts

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