Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
Multimodality technologist – mid shift
Performing quality diagnostic exams, performs OR procedures including portables and C-arms, assists with Fluoro-guided procedures as needed in the department, and covers CT exams later in the evening. Performs patient exams on time. Safely operates ALL X-ray equipment following manufacturer’s guidelines and ALARA. Prepares the patient’s room with needed supplies and medications/contrast. Provides history and communicates with the Radiologist regarding protocol changes. Provides essential Imaging services for the department. Practices Image Gently and Image Wisely on ALL exams.
Qualifications:
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- ARRT Registered in X-ray
- Preferred (5) years in OR/diagnostic and (1) year of experience in CT
- Licensed by the Texas Department of Health as a Medical Radiologic Technologist – General License
- Current BLS Certification
- Willing to participate in the Departmental Call Rotation
- Must be available to work holidays and other shifts as needed
Competencies:
- Produces radiographs with appropriate technical factors, develops X-ray films, and checks each film for proper positioning and exposure.
- Proficient in the use of Radiology equipment and exposure.
- Practices proper radiation safety (ALARA) techniques on all procedures performed.
- Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed. Maintains accurate QC logs and service records. Etc.
- Obtains and examines the requisitions and physicians’ orders – be aware of information such as the condition of the patients, the procedure requested, and any other special notes and comments.
- Coordinates patient flow to maximize patients’ comfort.
- Establishes priorities and goals, effectively assesses situations, weighs alternatives, and makes decisions consistent with the job.
- Ability to take appropriate measures in regard to the patient’s age and risk factors when performing diagnostic procedures.
- Participates in staff meetings and educational activities.
- Demonstrate flexibility in staffing and scheduling requirements in order to meet the needs of the department and the hospital.
- Willingness to float to other sections of the department when necessary for patient care and safety. Is helpful and productive throughout the assigned float time period.
- Is in compliance with all other hospital or departmental policies and procedures not listed previously.
- Understands the clinical competency system.
- Supports the educational process of affiliated students.
- Demonstrates responsibility for the care of patients undergoing treatment and for the use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns, and exposure to extraneous radiation.
- Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures while operating mobile radiographic equipment in the OR.
- Assists the radiologist with varying studies, including, but not limited to: arthrograms, myelograms, lumbar punctures, interarticular injections, biopsies, abscess drainages, tube placements, and tube injections.
- Advanced procedures could include Nephrostomy placement/injections, ureteral stents, cystostomy, nephroureterostomy, renal angiography, and venous interventional studies.
- Can perform basic CT examinations to cover our ER