About the Role
The Radiologic Tech Limited performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures for ambulatory patients in Physician Office and Clinic Settings as requested by a physician or other licensed provider. The technologist explains procedures, ensures patient comfort, and obtains diagnostic quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist.
Responsibilities
- Performs exams in specific areas after demonstrating skills to a Radiologist/Clinician.
- Performs high-quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
- Maintains production and quality by following established standards and procedures.
- Demonstrates understanding of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring, taking action if levels are exceeded.
- Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients, identify service needs, and ensure correct exams are performed on correct patients.
- Establishes rapport with patients and others, instructing and communicating about tests.
- Assesses patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
- Prepares patients and areas for procedures, positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment.
- 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.
- Screens people to ensure safety before entering the department.
- Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation.
- Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system according to department policies and standards.
- Serves as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 under stress and take appropriate 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 for all age groups.
- Able to take call, if required.
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Radiation Safety
- Patient Communication
- Sterile Techniques
- Hand Hygiene
- First Aid
- Customer Service
Location
- Onion Creek Clinic
Work Type
- Full Time
- Mon-Fri Various
- Every other weekend
Experience Level
- Less than 1 Year of Experience
Education Level
- Graduated from an Accredited Program
- Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) with specialties in Chest, Extremities, Skull, and Spine.
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
About the Company
- Baylor Scott & White Health promotes 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.
- Core Values: Serve faithfully, never settle, be in it together, make an impact.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
