Interventional Rad Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Technologist works in an operating-room setting at The Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. Under a Radiologist’s supervision, the technologist performs interventional radiology procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients for diagnosis of disease and injury, following established protocols. New graduates are welcome. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, working five 8-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a call requirement. Employees must live within a 30-minute radius. The job posting says the IR Tech certification must be completed within 18 months; its certification section also states that one of the specified advanced ARRT certifications must be obtained within two years of hire. Baylor Scott & White Health describes itself as a not-for-profit healthcare system serving individuals, families, and communities in Texas. Its stated core values are serving faithfully, constantly striving for better, supporting one another, and taking initiative to deliver an exceptional experience.

Requirements

ARRT-R Radiography certification is required.
Must obtain one of the following within two years of hire: ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional, ARRT-CV Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography, or ARRT-VI Interventional Radiography.
Must be willing to complete the IR Tech certification within 18 months, as stated in the posting.
Must be able to take call.
Must live within a 30-minute radius.
Must be able to perform high-quality IR procedures according to protocol and explain procedures in a way that helps put patients at ease.
Must be able to provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively in accordance with system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Must be able to work autonomously without routine oversight and respond helpfully and calmly during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality interventional radiology procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner, while maintaining imaging production and quality standards.
Use AIDET when communicating with patients; identify service needs, establish rapport, explain procedures to patients and families, and assess patients’ ability to tolerate exams.
Prepare patients and procedure areas, position patients, adjust immobilization devices, position equipment, and set exposure factors.
Follow safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies and protocols; use proper sterile techniques for invasive multimodality procedures and maintain hand hygiene.
Maintain equipment and work areas to quality and cleanliness standards; work with engineers and physicists to ensure equipment operates properly, report issues, and help maintain supply inventory.
Screen people entering the department according to approved policies and procedures.
Obtain, verify, and maintain required documentation, including requisitions or charts, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, and policies.
Maintain medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for timely interpretation.
Perform tasks autonomously, remain calm and helpful in stressful situations, and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Administer first aid and use the emergency cart when needed.
Support customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous, professional service; review patient satisfaction scores and develop action plans when needed.
Maintain current knowledge, education, and skills for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric care.
Serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Take call as required.