Radiologic Technologist PRN

Radiologic Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway
Address: 100 Medical Parkway, Lakeway, TX 78738
Lakeway is located about 25 miles west of downtown Austin.

• Must live within 40 minutes from the hospital.
• Variable hours coverage:
  Monday–Sunday 07:00–21:00.
• Some call coverage as needed is helpful for surgery.

The Radiologic Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs radiology procedures on patients. These procedures are requested by a physician or licensed provider to diagnose disease and injury, following established protocols.

• Performs high‑quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner, maintaining production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring, taking action if the estimated dose exceeds set reference levels or when the reference level is exceeded, which may include patient follow‑up.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients, identifies patient service needs, ensures the correct exam is performed and builds rapport, and instructs patients and families about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepares the patient and area for the procedure, positions the patient, adjusts immobilization devices, moves equipment into position, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection‑control, drug, and radiation policies, using proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintaining hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards, working with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department and assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

• 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.
• Provides services promptly, accurately, and cost‑efficiently, following system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric care.
• 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.

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

• ARRT‑R Radiography (ARRT‑R)

• 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.