Location: Baylor University Medical Center - Downtown Dallas
Shift: PRN - Night Coverage
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
ABOUT US
Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:
- Flexible work scheduling
- Career advancement/Leadership opportunities
- Relocation assistance
- Intraoperative-dedicated OR technologists
- Various shifts available for 8, 10, or 12 hours
- Enhanced shift differential pay
- Tuition: Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees
- Competitive Wages and Incentives
- Cross-training across modalities
- Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/Community Hospital/Pediatric Hospital/Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics
JOB SUMMARY
The Radiologic Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs radiology procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Performs high quality radiology procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
- Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
- Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
- Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment into specified position.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
- Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
- 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, and shielding precautions taken.
- 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.
- Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards.
- Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
- Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress.
- Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
- Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service.
- Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for the following age groups: newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
- Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members.
- Able to take call, if required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)
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