Travel Medical Technologist in Austin, TX at Infojini Healthcare

ID: 51344602 Shift: 8 HR Days 2 08:00-17:00 Description: Job Specific Notes: Radiologic Technician LimitedBSW Northwest Austin Clinic (Lakeline Area) LMRTFull Time Mon-Fri 8a-5pBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and on day 1 for all benefitsDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%Debt-free tuition assistance, offering accessto many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and moreImmediate access to time off benefitsAt Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas work schedulingCareer advancement/ Leadership opportunitiesRelocation assistanceIntraoperative- dedicated OR technologistsVarious shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hoursEnhanced shift differential payTuition: Fully funded bachelor s and master s degreesCompetitive Wages and IncentivesCross-training across modalitiesWork in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty ClinicsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEPerforms exams in the following areas only upon demonstration of competencies to a Radiologist/Clinician: skull; chest; spine; extremities; chiropractic; podiatry; and cardiovascular.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.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSAble 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.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONLimited Medical Radiologic Tec (LMRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) with specialties in Chest, Extremities, Skull and Spine.BLS CertificateDescription for Job Radiologic Technician Limited, under general direction, performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures on a limited basis for ambulatory patients in a Physician Office and Clinic Settings as requested by a physician or other licensed provider and under general supervision of a Radiologist/Clinician.JOB SUMMARYThe Radiologic Technician Limited, under general direction, performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures on a limited basis for ambulatory patients in a Physician Office and Clinic Settings as requested by a physician or other licensed provider and under general supervision of a Radiologist/Clinician. 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. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91