Endovascular Radiologic Technologist II; PRN

At Houston Methodist, the Endovascular Radiologic Technologist II position is an experienced, fully competent Radiologic Technologist who performs highly specialized radiological procedures involving complex imaging equipment and techniques to produce quality images to diagnose and treat medical abnormalities. This position assists physicians with therapeutic procedures that encompass vascular, neurological, spinal, and multi organ interventions from diagnostic examinations such as angiography and venography to complex treatments of stroke, aneurysms, embolization of hemorrhages or tumors of any area of the brain and body, catheter placements for drains or arterial infusions, and other image-guided interventions that are adjunct to OR procedures.

A member of the direct patient care team, the Endovascular Radiologic Technologist II position actively participates and scrubs into vascular and interventional cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment and control of radiation throughout procedures. This position serves as a mentor to Endovascular Radiologic Tech I's, Endovascular RN's, residents, and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others.

The Endovascular Radiologic Technologist II position works independently in two or more areas of Endovascular to include Dunn OR and outside HMH vascular/interventional departments, exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service and requires availability to be on call.

Non-exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Three years’ experience as an Endovascular/Special Procedures Technologist I; may consider HM Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist II with three years’ experience

• ARRT-R
  - Radiologic Technologist
  - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic  and
• CMRT
  - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist
  - State Licensure
  - Texas Department of Licensing and  Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) and
• BLS
  - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

• ACLS
  - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) and
• ARRT-VI
  - Radiologic Technologist
  - Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT) and
• RCIS
  - Registered Cardiovasculoar Invasive Specialist (CCI)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate…