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Baylor Scott & White Health · 14 hours ago

Intra Operative Tech

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, dedicated to promoting the well-being of individuals and communities. The Intra Operative Technologist performs diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety during intraoperative procedures.

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Responsibilities

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