Radiologic Technologist Clinic

Baylor Scott & White Health•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Radiologic Technologist, under a Radiologist's supervision, performs radiology procedures on patients in a Physician Office or Clinic. These procedures are requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.

Requirements

Grad of Accredited Program
1 Year of Rad Tech Experience
Certified ARRT (R)
Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) Certified

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring. Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set levels. Takes action if 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, and builds rapport. 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. 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.
Obtains, verifies, and maintains 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.
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.
Provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Take reasonable 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, continued education and skills appropriate care for all age groups.
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.