Limited Rad Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Tech Limited performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures for ambulatory patients in a Physician Office and Clinic Settings. This is done as requested by a physician or other licensed provider and under general supervision of a Radiologist/Clinician. The technologist must explain the procedure to the patient and ensure they are comfortable during the exam. They provide care to patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist.

Requirements

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience is ok
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Limited Medical Radiologic Tec (LMRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) with specialties in Chest, Extremities, Skull, and Spine.
Must be open to working front desk and will complete x-rays as needed

Responsibilities

Performs exams in these areas only after showing skills to a Radiologist/Clinician: skull, chest, spine, extremities, chiropractic, podiatry, and cardiovascular.
Performs high-quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality 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 on the correct patient. Establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family 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. 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.
Obtain, verify, and maintain 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.