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Baylor Scott & White Health · 1 day ago

Radiologic Tech PRN

Woodway, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers individuals to live well. The Radiologic Technologist performs radiology procedures on patients to diagnose disease and injury under the supervision of a Radiologist, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety throughout the process.

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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 reference levels. Takes action when 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

Obtain, verify, and maintain 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