Advanced IntraOperative Technologist Needed in Dallas, TX

The Intra Operative Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs procedures on patients as requested by a physician for diagnosis. You will be expected to cover OR cases, general X-rays, and portables. No fluoroscopy is performed in the department

Shift: Full Time Days, 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p

On Call for surgery cases is required approximately every 5th weekend

Position Duties:

• Dedicated to the Operating Room 50% of the time.
• Performs high-quality intraoperative procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring. Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set levels. Takes action when the reference level is exceeded, which may include patient follow-up.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs and ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient. Establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient, adjust immobilization devices, and move equipment into position. Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department. 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, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Benefits:

• Eligibility on Day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits
• Competitive Wages and Incentives

Certification/Licensure:

• 1 year of experience is preferred
• OR experience preferred
• GE OEC C-arms experience preferred
• Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) is required
• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R) is required

LMRT does not qualify