Title:  Radiological Technologist

Summary

The Baylor Medicine Spine Center is looking to hire a Radiological Technician to support four spine physicians with spine procedures. This position will be required to operate a C-ARM machine 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 Quality Assurance and ensures appropriate documentation is completed. 
• Problem solve 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 Picture Archiving & Communications Systems (PACS) process and performs the daily PACS quality assurance 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. 
• Operates C-ARM machine. 
• Assists with spine procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• No experience required.
• Registration as a Radiologic Technologist, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensure as a Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board (TMB).