Radiology Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Temple, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Radiology Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

Radiologic Technologist Pain Clinic

Shift : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am- 4 : 00pm

Location : Baylor Scott & White Specialty Pain Clinic - Killeen Hemingway

Setting : Clinics

Baylor Scott & White has been certified as a Great Place to Work .

There are many reasons to join our team of Imaging professionals.

Our magnet awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.

At Baylor Scott & White we value our team members. Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work life balance.

Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include :

Flexible work scheduling

Career advancement / Leadership opportunities

Relocation assistance

Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists

Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours

Enhanced shift differential pay

Tuition : Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees

Competitive Wages and Incentives

Cross training across modalities

Work in your preferred setting : Academic Level 1 trauma center / Community Hospital / Pediatric Hospital / Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics

Our competitive benefits package includes the following :

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides :

Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access

to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more

Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Visit BSWHealth.com / Benefits to learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit

Note : Benefits may vary based on position type and / or level

ABOUT US

Baylor Scott & White has been certified as a Great Place to Work .

There are many reasons to join our team of Imaging professionals.

Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth.

At Baylor Scott & White we value our team members. Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work-life balance.

Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include :

Flexible work scheduling

Career advancement / Leadership opportunities

Relocation assistance

Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists

Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours

Enhanced shift differential pay

Tuition : Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees

Competitive Wages and Incentives

Cross-training across modalities

Work in your preferred setting : Academic Level 1 trauma center / Community Hospital / Pediatric Hospital / Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiologic Technologist Clinic, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs Diagnostic and / or Fluoroscopic Imaging procedures on ambulatory patients in a Physician Office, or Clinic Setting as requested by a physician or other licensed provider.

The technologist must be able to effectively explain the procedure to the patient and be sure they are relaxed and at ease during the exam and provide care to the patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Identifies patient service requirements by utilizing AIDET when communicating with patients to ensure they perform the correct exam on the correct patient, establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to know about the service requirements.

Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position;

adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.

Documents pregnancy status of female patients of youth bearing age and the shielding precautions taken in the performance of the imaging study.

Ensures operation of Radiology equipment by performing quality checks following manufacturer's recommendations and trouble-shooting equipment as required, calling in repairs when necessary.

Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to establish inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies;

verifying receipt of supplies.

Wears personal monitoring device on collar and outside of apron consistently and submits it promptly and regularly for assessment of occupational dosage.

Reports any loss, damage, or unusual events associated with personal monitoring device immediately to the Radiation Safety Office.

Participates in the modality specific QA / QC program and Ensures compliance with regulations.

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.

Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.

Able to perform tasks exclusively 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 the following age groups (specific to department) : newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

MAJOR - Radiologic Technology

EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRATION

ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)

Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #24010702.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves.

It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform MyBSWHealth.

Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical cente