IR Tech

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Sign-On Bonus: 15K Sign-On bonus available for eligible new hires.

Shift: Weekday 4/10 hr. shifts 7:00-5:30.

On-Call: Approx. 7-9 shifts per month.

Requirement: Min of 1 year related tech experience.

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, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport.
• Instructs 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 position 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 performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• 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 and assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in the appropriate system and department policies, ensuring timely interpretation.

• Able to perform high quality IR procedures according to 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.
• Able to perform tasks independently without routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under stress, and resolve issues appropriately.
• 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 needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric care.
• 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.

• 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.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Certification / License / Registration:

• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board.
• ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional, ARRT-CV Cardiovascular Interventional, or ARRT-VI Interventional Rad certification required within two (2) years of hire. Must be certified in one of the following within two (2) years: ARRT Cardiac Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI), ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CV).

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Hospitals and Health Care