Radiologic Care Tech PRN at Methodist Health System in Richardson, Texas

Radiology Care Tech

Under the direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, radiology unit, and professional staff. Supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Age Specific Care Considerations:

• Adults: 18+ years - 35 years
• Adults: 35+ years - 65 years
• Adults: 65+ years
• Children D: 12+ years - 18 years

Education: High school Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred): Healthcare Provider CPR certification required

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients, and family members.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions.
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code.
• Demonstrates initiative, is a self starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms.
• Demonstrates understanding of MHS guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.
• Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.
• Work Experience: No work experience required if currently enrolled a Imaging program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• General Activity: Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
• General Activity: Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
• General Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of time
• General Activity: Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
• Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Allergic Irritants
• Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category I
• Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Infectious Diseases
• Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Respiratory Irritants
• Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin Irritants
• Hazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical Equipment
• Hazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp Utensils
• Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push/Pull: Up to 100+ lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Sensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise Level
• Sensory Demands: Hearing Occasional Loud Noise
• Sensory Demands: Vision Essential
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of time
• Work Environment: Works Indoors

Job Roles:

• RADIOLOGY TECH AIDE Proficiency Level:
• Functions as an assistant to the professional technologist in that modality. Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.
• Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies: All Imaging Equipment is kept in good working condition; Related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired par levels.
• Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff: Patient transport performed by (i.e. wheelchair, stretcher, or bed) utilizing appropriate safety techniques to prevent patient and self-injury; Assists Technologist with room prep, stocking supplies, cleaning, and moving and transport of patients.
• Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury: Initiates CPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury; Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.
• Other duties as assigned

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness.