Special Procedures Technologist

At Houston Methodist, the Special Procedures Technologist I position is responsible for a variety of routine special procedure exams as well as diagnostic radiology procedures to include X-ray and Fluoroscopy (to include support for OR cases) and Interventional Radiology procedures of moderate complexity utilizing digital radiography and fluoroscopy techniques. Special procedures are invasive and utilize the injection or infusion of contrast media into veins or arteries;

therefore this position will assist with patient preparation before procedures and perform proper sterile techniques including assisting physicians during procedures. The Special Procedures Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

Non-exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist
• Experience in Interventional Radiology (IR) highly preferred

• BLS
  - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ARRT-R
  - Radiologic Technologist
  - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic  
  and
• CMRT
  - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist
  - State Licensure
  - Texas Department of Licensing and  through the Texas Medical Board

• ACLS
  - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• 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 with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• 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.

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Communicates effectively with others to facilitate providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.

• Performs special procedure exams as well as diagnostic radiology procedures to include X-ray and Fluoroscopy (may support OR cases) and Interventional Radiology procedures. Special procedures can be invasive; therefore the technologist will assist with patient preparation before procedures and perform proper sterile techniques.
• Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.

• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients,…