Radiologic/X-Ray Technologist, Outpatient, 10K Bonus

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health plan

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Imaging Services - Diagnostic Technician to work under minimal supervision with physicians to perform diagnostic imaging exams and ensure equipment maintenance. The role features a 4x10 hour workweek with rotating day off, and no weekends.

Full-time benefits apply. Qualified candidates will hold an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Sciences or be a graduate of an AMA approved school, with ARRT and Texas Medical Board licensure and BLS

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Radiologic Sciences or graduate from AMA approved school.
• Licenses: ARRT and Texas Medical Board licensure as Medical Radiologic Technologist.
• BLS certification by AHA or ARC required by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders for accuracy and applicability to diagnostic exams.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain necessary identifiers and history.
• Assist physicians in performing diagnostic procedures and ensure proper labeling in EHR.
• Complete exam charges and ensure adherence to ALARA radiation safety principles.
• Maintain QC checks and report issues with imaging systems to service engineers.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication with radiologists

Safety adherence (ALARA)

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Sciences

Job description

Job Summary

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform diagnostic imaging exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance. Outpatient Imaging Services - Diagnostic Technician. 4X10hr workweek with rotating day off. No weekends, paid holidays.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Experience and Education

Required

• Education Associate's Degree in Radiologic Sciences or Graduate from AMA approved school
• Licenses and Certifications
  • (ARRT) AMER REG OF RAD TECH and MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECH Licensed by Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist
  • (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required by first day of employment

Job Duties

• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, and applicability to select Diagnostic exam. Communicate with Radiologists to discuss stat/urgent findings. If modification of a diagnostic protocol is necessary consult with radiologist to determine appropriate diagnostic exam, and document changes as appropriate in electronic health record. Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, and scheduling are in order.
• Interviews patient (two patient identifier) and obtains medical history pertaining to prescribed exam's clinical criteria. Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answers questions and screens patients regarding the administration of oral and IV contrast. Observes patients for adverse reactions. Able to activate the organizations emergency codes.
• Assists the physician as needed in performing diagnostic procedures. Ensures that images and information are properly documented with patient identification data and appropriate labeling in the electronic health record. Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Completes exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner. Performs diagnostic exams ensuring that patient meets radiation safety requirements to ALARA principles. Assist patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's physical well‑being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and evaluates the patient's ability to tolerate.
• Performs QC testing and reports problems with Diagnostic system and workstations to the service engineer/biomed, with additional correspondence sent to the physicist and imaging leadership.
• Maintains various quality control and radiation safety compliance including (ex. daily, monthly, yearly QC) and archives. Must be able to lift 40-50lbs.
• Responds to inquiries/calls/emails in a timely and professional manner. Utilizes the organizational culture behaviors to include PACT and AIDET. Actively participates in codes and rapid responses.
• Communicates shift hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff. Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Actively participates in providing orientation and training for new hires and students ensuring that procedures are performed according to set standards. Functions in the department as a part of an interdisciplinary team, and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.
• Prioritizes exams with scheduling exams to ensure smooth workflow, minimize wait times and address stat requests.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, competencies, regulatory compliance, infection control, hospital education, new yearly metrics/department goals, patient satisfaction, and fiscally responsible with regards to equipment, supplies scheduling, overtime, etc.
• Maintains patient confidentiality (HIPAA) and ensures that all processes and procedures are maintained to secure and protect all workstations in all work areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.