Radiologic Techno PRN Rotating

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Sunnyvale, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Radiologic/X-Ray Techno that can perform a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in CQI activities. Clients served are predominately adults and geriatrics, but adolescents/pediatrics and neonate/infants will occasionally be treated. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, TX is a community-based hospital with all the benefits of an urban medical center due to the specialties we offer to the community which is uncommon for this size facility. We have an extremely large footprint of outpatient services in the community including physical medicine, wound care, sleep center, imaging, and two free-standing Emergency Departments. These outpatient services serve the communities of Forney, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Seagoville and many more in the surrounding area. Consider a career move to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Sunnyvale and join our exceptional team committed to something better.

Requirements

Required: Graduate of accredited Imaging Program
Required: ARRT or registry eligible; must have ARRT within one-year post graduation; BLS, state license if required
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Associates degree
Preferred: 1-3 years of experience
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Produces high quality diagnostic radiographs, rotates through advanced areas of diagnostic radiology to include OR, Urography, open reductions, myelography, arthrography, placements and trauma
Radiologic/X-Ray Techno assists practitioner with fluoroscopy, arthrography, OR procedures and trauma
Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
Responsible for safe handling of equipment and films.
Radiologic/X-Ray Techno instructs and prepares patients for radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations.
Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure.
Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Radiologic/X-Ray Techno performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, intravenous cholangiograms, bronchograms, mammograms, hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, myelograms and hip pinnings in surgery.
Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations.
Radiologic/X-Ray Techno processes x-ray film, if a darkroom technician is not available.
Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
Assists in maintaining basic records and reports.
Assists in maintaining files.
Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.
Takes x-ray, CT, U/S and Angio calls according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular department hours
Interacts professionally with patient/family.
Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes checking with nurses' stations.
Is acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.
Has knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of the other departments.
Radiologic/X-Ray Techno compiles and maintains quality assurance information for mammography, in accordance with and ACR, State of Texas Department of Health Standards, the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.