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Job Location drjobs

Plano, TX - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 55000 - 78000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist supervised by a Radiologist performs radiology procedures on patients. These procedures are requested by a physician or licensed provider to diagnose disease and injury following established protocols.

Essential Functions of the Role

  • 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 and monitoring. Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set reference levels. Takes action when the reference level is exceeded which may include patient follow-up.
  • Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs ensures the correct exam is performed and builds rapport. Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test. Assesses the patients ability to tolerate the exam.
  • Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient adjust immobilization devices and move equipment into position. Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors.
  • Protects patients and employees by following safety infection-control drug and radiation policies. Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
  • Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
  • Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
  • Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
  • Obtain verify and maintain all relevant documentation like requisition/chart patient history pregnancy status shielding precautions consent forms policies and procedures.
  • Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

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.
  • Provide services promptly accurately and cost-efficiently following System and regulatory standards policies and procedures.
  • Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
  • Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
  • Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional review patient satisfaction scores and develop action plans when needed.
  • Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge education and skills for newborn pediatric young adult adult and geriatric care.
  • Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
  • Able to take call if required.

EDUCATION

  • Grad of an Accredited Program
  • Less than 1 year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

  • ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)
  • BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
  • MRT

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
US Citizen / Green Card holder

Employment Type

Full Time

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