Intra Operative Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intra Operative Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs procedures on patients as requested by a physician for diagnosis. Dedicated to the Operating Room 50% of the time. Performs high-quality intraoperative procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring. Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set 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 and ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient. Establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam. Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient, adjust immobilization devices, and move equipment into position. Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors. Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive multimodality 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, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Requirements

1+ year experience
1-year CARM/Surgery experience preferred
TMB MRT
ARRT
BLS
Grad of an Accredited Program
ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): ARRT-R - Radiography is required.

Nice To Haves

1-year CARM/Surgery experience

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality intraoperative procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring.
Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set 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 and ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient.
Establishes rapport with patients and others.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test.
Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
Prepare the patient and area for the procedure.
Position the patient, adjust immobilization devices, and move equipment into position.
Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive multimodality 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, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
Able to perform high quality intraoperative procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
Able to provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-efficiently.
Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
Able to stay calm and helpful under stress.
Take appropriate 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 appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics.
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.