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).