Radiology - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Tech Limited

Schedule: Rotating 12 hr shifts

Setting: Urgent Care

Location: Frisco, TX

Job Summary

The Radiologic Tech Limited, under general direction, performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures on a limited basis for ambulatory patients in a Physician Office and Clinic Settings as requested by a physician or other licensed provider and under general supervision of a Radiologist/Clinician. The technologist must be able to effectively explain the procedure to the patient and be sure they are comfortable 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

• Performs exams in the following areas only upon demonstration of competencies to a Radiologist/Clinician: skull; chest; spine; extremities; chiropractic; podiatry; and cardiovascular.
• 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, radiation dose monitoring, actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels, and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient follow-up.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.

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 timely, accurately, and cost-efficient in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures. Able to perform tasks independently 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.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Qualifications

Education: Grad of an Accredited Program

Experience: Less than 1 Year of Experience

Certification/License/Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. Limited Medical Radiologic Tec (LMRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) with specialties in Chest, Extremities, Skull and Spine.