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Posted: 15-Jan-25
Location: Temple, Texas
Categories:
Internal Number: 25000972
Shift: Monday- Friday 8:00AM-4:00pm (Call: 1-2 days per pay period)
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Location: Scott & White Memorial Hospital- Temple
Setting: Hospital OR Only
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- 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
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:
- Flexible work scheduling
- Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
- Relocation assistance
- Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
- Various shifts available for 8, 10 or 12 hours
- Enhanced shift differential pay
- Tuition: Fully funded bachelor?s and master?s degrees
- Competitive Wages and Incentives
- Cross-training across modalities
- Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics
JOB SUMMARY
The Intra Operative Tech Advanced works under the general supervision of a Radiologist to provide surgical guidance for intraoperative and angiographic procedures under sterile technique using advanced imaging equipment for patients in the ambulatory and/or hospital settings, as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OFTHE JOB
Dedicated to the Operating Room 50% of the time.
Able to perform high quality advanced intraoperative procedures according to exam protocols, using sterile technique in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels, radiation dose monitoring, actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels, and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient follow-up.
Able to perform intraoperative procedures using advanced imaging equipment such as portable diagnostic equipment, 3D systems with and without navigation, portable fluoroscopy, portable intra-op CT, and Hybrid IR/OR systems where appropriate according to exam protocol.
Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient and service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified positions and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Able to operate, calibrate, document and maintain QC records on our interoperative imaging equipment. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
Ensures individuals 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.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Able to provide surgical guidance for advanced surgical procedures such as: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), 3D imaging for facial/pelvic and spinal navigation, Ortho trauma: Pelvic fixation, IMN of long bones, ORIF, CRPP, External fixators, Total joints (Ankle, hips, shoulder, etc), Spinal exams for scoliosis, odontoid screw, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, SI fusion, and Dorsal column stimulator procedures. Able to perform post processing using 3D imaging, DSA road-mapping, cine and reconstruction of various exams such as: cerebral and peripheral angiograms, thrombectomies, ECMO, Impella, Laser Lead removal of pacemaker leads, TAVR, Stroke, pacemaker/defibrillator placement and Hybrid vascular suites (Bi-plane and single plane), AAA, aortic grafts, Fistulagrams, IVC Filter placement/retrieval, placement of thrombolytic catheters, and needle guidance.
Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight, maintaining 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.
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.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- 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
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)