Radiology Assistant PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is looking for a Radiology Assistant to support radiology exams and delegated procedures under the direct supervision of the physician. The role includes patient preparation, assisting technologists and nurses, and processing x-ray studies for interpretation.

Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality, inventory management, room cleanliness, infection control, and accurate record labeling to ensure smooth turnaround for the next patient.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: HS Diploma or GED.
• Experience: less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam or procedure and assists technologist, nurse or physician.
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; explains treatment and answers questions.
• Verifies patient identification using two forms of ID per hospital policies (AIDET).
• Operates and maintains equipment safely and per policies and procedures.
• Keeps the work environment clean to enhance patient care.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; places general/special supply orders timely.
• Cleans the room for the next patient; supports infection control standards.
• Wears monitoring device and submits it for occupational dosage assessment.
• Reports loss, damage, or unusual events with the monitoring device to Radiation Safety.
• Observes patient closely, notes changes and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Verifies requisition/chart for valid order and uses time-out process for invasive procedures.
• Ensures records are correctly labeled with patient identification data.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities.

Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• 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

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

Job Summary

The Radiology Assistant performs patient care needs and support functions associated with assisting the technologist and nurse in the performance of radiology exams and delegated medical procedures under the direct supervision of the physician. Includes processing of x-ray studies for interpretation by clinicians. Additional duties include the inventory and storage of supplies and cleaning of imaging rooms in preparation for the next patient.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Prepares patient for exam or procedure and assist technologist, nurse or physician
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality at all times
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions
• Verifies the patient's identification using two forms of ID as outlined in hospital policies using AIDET
• Operates and maintains equipment safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Maintains a clean and serviceable work environment to enhance patient care
• Maintains an adequate inventory of equipment and supplies for assigned area and places general and special supply orders from purchasing in a timely manner
• Thoroughly cleans the room to make ready for the next patient and recommending terminal clean to address patient infection control standards
• 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
• Diligently observes patient, recognizes changes in condition and seeks appropriate assistance
• Verifies the requisition/chart for valid written order, priority, date, ordering comments, physician's notes, uses time-out process for invasive procedures and precautions and patient consent forms
• Ensures that records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience