Operating Room Radiologic Tech Evenings

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intra Operative Technologist performs diagnostic procedures on patients as requested by a physician, under the supervision of a Radiologist. The role is dedicated to the Operating Room 50% of the time and performs high-quality intraoperative imaging procedures according to exam protocols and established standards. The position is based at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple and works Monday through Friday from 1 PM to 9 PM; call may be required.

The technologist prepares patients and procedure areas, positions patients and equipment, selects exposure factors, and explains procedures to patients and families. The role follows patient identification, radiation safety, infection-control, sterile-technique, and documentation standards; maintains imaging records, equipment, work areas, and supplies; and supports timely, accurate, cost-efficient service. The technologist may also serve as a preceptor and must maintain current knowledge and skills for patients across age groups, from newborns through geriatrics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• ARRT-R Radiography certification/license required.
• Ability to perform intraoperative procedures accurately and promptly according to exam protocols.
• Ability to explain procedures and help patients feel at ease.
• Ability to work autonomously without routine oversight and remain calm and helpful under stress.
• Current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to take call if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality intraoperative procedures according to exam protocols and established standards, in a timely manner.
• Monitor radiation dose reference levels and take appropriate action when estimated doses exceed set levels, including patient follow-up when indicated.
• Communicate with patients using AIDET, confirm the correct patient and exam, explain procedures, establish rapport, and assess patients’ ability to tolerate exams.
• Prepare patients and procedure areas, position patients, adjust immobilization devices, move equipment into position, and set exposure factors.
• Follow safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies and procedures; use sterile techniques for invasive multimodality procedures and maintain hand hygiene.
• Maintain equipment and work areas to quality and cleanliness standards, working with engineers and physicists to support optimal equipment operation.
• Report issues to management or the appropriate department and assist with supplies inventory.
• Screen people entering the department according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain, verify, and maintain relevant documentation, including requisitions or charts, patient history, pregnancy status, consent forms, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintain medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for timely interpretation.
• Provide first aid and use the emergency cart as needed.
• Support customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when needed.
• Serve as a preceptor by providing training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Take call if required.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits (subject to position type and level).
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed