Radiologic Technologist Clinic

JOB DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Shift : Monday-Friday 7 : 45am to 5 : 00pmSetting : Clinic

Preferred Skills : Carestream

Location : Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates of Dallas - McKinney

Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides :

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access

to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more

Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Visit learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit

Note : Benefits may vary based on position type and / or level

ABOUT US

Baylor Scott & White has been certified as a Great Place to Work .

There are many reasons to join our team of Imaging professionals.

Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.

At Baylor Scott & White we value our team members. Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work-life balance .

Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include :

• Flexible work scheduling
• Career advancement / Leadership opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
• Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours
• Enhanced shift differential pay
• Tuition : Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Competitive Wages and Incentives
• Cross-training across modalities
• Work in your preferred setting : Academic Level 1 trauma center / Community Hospital / Pediatric Hospital / Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiologic Technologist Clinic, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs Diagnostic and / or Fluoroscopic Imaging procedures on ambulatory patients in a Physician Office, or Clinic Setting as requested by a physician or other licensed provider.

The technologist must be able to effectively explain the procedure to the patient and be sure they are relaxed and at ease during the exam and provide care to the patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Identifies patient service requirements by utilizing AIDET when communicating with patients to ensure they perform the correct exam on the correct patient, establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to know about the service requirements.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position;

adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Documents pregnancy status of female patients of youth bearing age and the shielding precautions taken in the performance of the imaging study.
• Ensures operation of Radiology equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and trouble-shooting equipment as required, calling in repairs when necessary.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to establish inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies;

verifying receipt of supplies.

Wears personal monitoring device on collar and outside of apron consistently and submits it promptly and regularly for assessment of occupational dosage.

Reports any loss, damage, or unusual events associated with personal monitoring device immediately to the Radiation Safety Office.

Participates in the modality specific QA / QC program and Ensures compliance with regulations.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• 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.
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department) : newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• MAJOR - Radiologic Technology
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRATION

• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)
30+ days ago