Radiology Care Tech

Hours of Work

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Support Services - Category B

Radiology Care Tech

Category B:
Employee with patient care impact.

FLSA:
Non-exempt

Job Purpose:

Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, Radiology unit, and professional staff.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

• Adults: 18+ years - 35 years
• Adults: 35+ years - 65 years
• Adults: 65+ years
• Children D: 12+ years - 18 years

High school Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Healthcare Provider CPR certification required

• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family members
• Able to follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions.
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code.
• Demonstrates initiative, is a self starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms.
• Demonstrates understanding of MHS guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.
• Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.
• Work Experience:
  
  No work experience required if currently enrolled a Imaging program.

• General Activity:
  Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
• General Activity:
  Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
• General Activity:
  Talk:
  Up to 1/3 of time
• General Activity:
  Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
• Hazardous
  
  Conditions:
  
  Exposure to Allergic Irritants
• Hazardous
  
  Conditions:
  
  Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids:
  Category I
• Hazardous
  
  Conditions:
  
  Exposure to Infectious Diseases
• Hazardous
  
  Conditions:
  
  Exposure to Respiratory Irritants
• Hazardous
  
  Conditions:
  
  Exposure to Skin Irritants
• Hazardous
  
  Conditions:
  
  Use of Electrical Equipment
• Hazardous
  
  Conditions:
  
  Use of Sharp Utensils
• Motion:
  Bend:
  Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion:
  Carry:
  Up to 25 lbs.:
  Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion:
  Climb:
  Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion:
  Lift:
  Up to 25 lbs.:
  Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion:
  Push/Pull:
  Up to 100+ lbs.:
  Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion:
  Reach:
  Up to 1/3 of time
• Sensory Demands:
  Hearing Normal Noise Level
• Sensory Demands:
  Hearing Occasional Loud Noise
• Sensory Demands:
  Vision Essential
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of time
• Work Environment:
  Works Indoors

Proficiency Level

Functions as an assistant to the professional technologist in that modality.

Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.

• Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies:
  All Imaging Equipment is kept in good working condition;
  Related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired par levels.
• Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff:
  Patient transport performed by (i.e. wheelchair, stretcher, or bed) utilizing appropriate safety techniques to prevent patient and self-injury;
• Assists Technologist with room prep, stocking supplies, cleaning, and moving and transport of patients.
• Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury:
  Initiates CPR when appropriate;
  Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury;
  Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.
• Other duties as assigned

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center.

Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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