Radiological Technologist
Baylor College of Medicine
Texas Medical Center, TX
Job posting number: #7289519 (Ref:20781-en_US)
Posted: October 27, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Baylor Medicine Spine Center is looking to hire a Radiological Technician to support 4 spine physicians with spine procedures. This position will be required to operate a CARM and assist during spine procedures.
Job Duties
- Prepares patient for radiographic procedures by accurately assessing the patient's needs and providing patient education.
- Operates computer and radiographic equipment for image production and documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
- Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
- Practices safety measures in radiography and Environment of Care.
- Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the physician.
- Obtains and documents patient history
- Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.
- Performs periodic QA and ensures appropriate documentation is completed.
- Problem solves equipment failure and contact Practice Manager and/or manufacturer 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 the diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedure.
- Demonstrates competency in the PACS process and performs the daily PACS QA process and requirements.
- Communicates with physicians and administrative staff to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth, efficient and safe manner.
- Assists with patient scheduling when required
- 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.
- May be asked to obtain 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
- No experience required.
- Certification and Registration as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry or Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and Licensure as a Medical Radiological Technologistor Limited Medical Radiological Technologistby the Texas Medical Board (TMB).
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.