Radiologic Technologist II at CommonSpirit Health

Where Youll WorkCommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesCompetent to perform complete diagnostic radiography procedures on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of Medical Director. Individual Maintains patient safety through attention to detail equipment safety checks adherence to department policies and with effective communication with physicians staff and patients. Provides patient orientation procedure explanation and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging exams inclusive of positioning patient calibration of equipment and documentation of findings. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Provides emergency care notifying appropriate personnel and ensures that patient safety is maintained.Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director. Obtains and documents patient history.Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards. Performs periodic QA and ensures requisite documentation.Problem solves equipment failure and contacts appropriate personnel 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 maintainedCompletes all clinical supply inventories ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedureActively Participates with patient testing performing urgent emergent patient requests routine and non- routine requests and OR procedures requiring radiographic support.Demonstrates competency in the PACS process and Performs the daily PACS QA process and requirements. (Confirm Brazos Valley)Communications with Nursing Physicians Patient Care Assistants Laboratory staff administrative staff other diagnostic areas and departments to ensure that the patients receive their diagnostic procedures in a smooth efficient and safe manner.Performs portable examinations when applicable at the bedside to ensure patient safety as well as provide immediate diagnostic testing when needed.Assists with patient scheduling when required liaising with other departments as needed.Ensures that patient orientation patient preparation (including starting IVs and drawing labs as necessary) and patient teaching is provided prior during and following the test completion.Reviews the physician order to verify the type of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent.Completes exams in RIS system for accurate billing. Communicates when corrections are needed.Provides specific diagnostic test information to the patient ensuring that the patient is aware of the test involvement.Obtains assistance with any diagnostic procedures which are not completed or if there are any patient care issues.Job RequirementsEducation and ExperienceAssociates Degree preferredOne (1) year of experience preferredBLS from American Heart AssociationMedical Radiographer Certificaiton from any of the following:Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry (RTBD)Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT)Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography (RTCV)Registered Technologist Mammography (RTM)Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (RTMR)Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN)Registered Technologist Quality Management (RTQM)Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (RTT)Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad (RTVI)Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography (RTVS) Key Skills Advertisement,Fireworks,Maintenance,Contract Management,Import & Export,Android Development Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1