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