Radiologic Technologist: Mastering Diagnostic Imaging

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) , you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction. To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses. 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 Lead Technologist 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. 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 necessary written consent and understanding for any specific procedures. Obtains and documents patient history according to specific departmental procedural protocols. Completes the diagnostic examination according to specific departmental procedural protocols. Obtains assistance with any diagnostic procedures which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues. Job Requirements Required Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire and Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, issued by the American Heart Association , upon hire Work Location: Baylor Medicine at McNair Campus - Tower One 7200 Cambridge Street 1st Floor Radiology Houston, TX 77030 Where You'll Work Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health