Radiologic Tech Weekend TDA

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest is a full-service, fully-accredited not-for-profit hospital serving the residents of McLennan County and the surrounding Central Texas region. Baylor Scott & White – Hillcrest is focused on being the best place to give and receive safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. The 260-bed hospital offers advanced medical services that include trauma and acute care, orthopedics and sports medicine, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and the most comprehensive freestanding cancer center in the region.

Job Summary

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

Shift & Schedule

FT Weekend 7a - 7p with rotating call and some holidays required.

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. Takes action when the reference level is exceeded, 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 like 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

• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)