IR Tech

Join the IR Tech $15k Sign On Bonus role at Baylor Scott & White Health as an Interventional Radiology Technologist.

Location:

Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) – Downtown Dallas, Texas.

Compensation: $15k Sign On Bonus and Relocation Bonus/Lump Sum (as applicable).

Brand new, state‑of‑the‑art IR department expansion launched in June 2024! We have the latest equipment and perform procedures ranging from small to high‑end treatments. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and advance your career.

Shift: Full‑time / Days | 10 hr shifts | 7 a‑5:30 p

On‑call: 7–8 call shifts per month – 1 shift per week and 1 weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) per month | 30 min radius.

• Flexible work scheduling
• Career advancement / Leadership opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Intraoperative – dedicated OR technologists
• 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

The Interventional Radiology Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs interventional radiology (IR) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

• Performs high quality IR procedures according to exam protocol, maintaining production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others; instructs and communicates with patients and their families 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; works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment, reports issues to management or appropriate department, and 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 and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

• Able to perform high quality IR procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost‑efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without routine oversight.
• Able to maintain 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.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.
• 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.
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