Baylor Scott & White Health
Location
Frisco, Texas
The Technologist performs imaging procedures in two or more disciplines, such as XR and CT, on patients for disease and injury diagnosis following established protocols. This includes maintaining high-quality procedure production, adhering to radiation safety standards, and ensuring proper patient preparation and communication.
Candidates must be a graduate of an Accredited Program with at least one year of experience in XRay and CT, and must possess required certifications like BLS and state licensure as a Medical Radiologic Technologist. Success requires the ability to perform procedures timely, explain processes clearly, work independently, and maintain composure under stress.
The Multimodality Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs imaging procedures in two or more disciplines, such as XR, MG, US, CT, MR, Nuc Med or IR, on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
Essential functions of the role essential function of the job
Performs high quality multimodality 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, radiation dose monitoring, actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels, and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient follow-up.
Demonstrates and understands proper use of iSTAT point of care testing for obtaining creatinine levels, if applicable.
identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Communicates clearly and calmly with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, utilizing immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, while using appropriate settings and exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when preparing and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, policies, and procedures, etc.
Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems, according to department policies and procedures.
Able to perform high quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficient in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.
Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for all age groups.
Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members or current teams about new services and initiatives.
Able to take call, if required.
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program EXPERIENCE - 1 year experience in XRay / CT CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), unless the role is MRI or Ultrasound. American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-Bone Density (ARRT-BD), ARRT-BS Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS), ARRT-CT Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT), ARRT-M Mammography (ARRT-M), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), ARRT-VI Interventional Rad (ARRT-VI), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR), RDMS Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS-FE), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB), RDMS-Pediatric Sonography (PS) (RDMS-PS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in two imaging modalities. Works 50% of the time in the second modality. Approved modalities are: ARRT-R, ARRT-CT, ARRT-CV, ARRT-M, ARRT-MR, ARRT-N, ARRT-S, ARRT-VI, ARRT-BS, ARRT-BD, ARRT-CI, RDMS-AB, RDMS-BR, RDMS-FE, RDMS-OB, RDMS-PS, RVT, CNMT, or ARMRIT. ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT-CV Cardiovasc-Inter Rad (ARRT-CV): .
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