Radiologic Technologist II

Radiologic Technologist II

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $24.88 - $37.00/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Competent to perform complete diagnostic radiography procedures on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of Medical Director. Individual maintains patient safety through attention to detail, equipment safety checks, adherence to department policies, and with effective communication with physicians, staff and patients. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging exams inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Provides emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures that patient safety is maintained. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director. Obtains and documents patient history. Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards. Performs periodic QA and ensures requisite documentation. Problem solves equipment failure and contacts appropriate personnel regarding equipment problems. Ensures that daily equipment and room maintenance are performed before/during/ after each procedure, and that special precautions and measures are performed to ensure infection control standards. Completes all quality checks and ensures that equipment logs are maintained Completes all clinical supply inventories, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure Actively Participates with patient testing, performing urgent, emergent patient requests, routine and non- routine requests and OR procedures requiring radiographic support. Demonstrates competency in the PACS process and Performs the daily PACS QA process and requirements. (Confirm Brazos Valley) Communications with Nursing, Physicians, Patient Care Assistants, Laboratory staff, administrative staff, other diagnostic areas and departments to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner. Performs portable examinations when applicable at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide immediate diagnostic testing when needed. Assists with patient scheduling when required liaising with other departments as needed. Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation (including starting IV's and drawing labs as necessary), and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following the test completion. Reviews the physician order to verify the type of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent. Completes exams in RIS system for accurate billing. Communicates when corrections are needed. Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the test involvement. Obtains assistance with any diagnostic procedures which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.

Education and Experience

Associates Degree preferred

One (1) year of experience required

BLS from American Heart Association

Medical Radiographer Certification from any of the following:

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)

Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry (RTBD)

Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT)

Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography (RTCV)

Registered Technologist Mammography (RTM)

Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (RTMR)

Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN)

Registered Technologist Quality Management (RTQM)

Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (RTT)

Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad (RTVI)

Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography (RTVS)

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