Interventional Rad Tech IR

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist, under a Radiologist's supervision, performs interventional radiology procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients. These procedures are requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.

Requirements

ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) is required.
Must be certified in one of the following within two years of hire: ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT-CV Cardiovasc-Inter Rad (ARRT-CV), or ARRT-VI Interventional Rad (ARRT-VI).
ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI) or
ARRT Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI)
ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CV).
Must be willing to complete the IR Tech certification within 18mos

Nice To Haves

New Grads Welcome!

Responsibilities

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 needs.
Ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient.
Establishes rapport with patients and others.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test to be performed.
Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient and adjusting immobilization devices.
Moves equipment into position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures.
Maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
Works with engineers and physicists to ensure equipment operates well.
Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
Assists in maintaining the supplies inventory.
Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation. This includes requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, and policies.
Maintains medical imaging records in 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 quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. Services follow established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
Able to stay calm and helpful, even during stressful times. 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 and providing courteous, professional service. Review patient satisfaction scores and develop action plans when needed.
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills for appropriate care of these age groups: newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
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.