Interventional Rad Tech

Parkland Health and Hospital System • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This position is accountable for performing quality Interventional Radiology Imaging through the application of advanced technical knowledge while adhering to the standards set by Parkland Health and appropriate regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology program.
• Prefer one year experience in Radiology and/or Imaging modality.
• Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certification in Radiography (R) within 3 months of hire.
• Must have a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) - Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification 6 months of hire.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland.
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of radiologic interventional procedures and knowledge of computer software applications.
• Must demonstrate use of aseptic techniques and provide scrub assistance when needed.
• Must possess knowledge of specialized equipment and instrumentation such as digital imaging, automatic pressure injectors, procedural supplies, and implantable devices.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of patient assessment and monitoring, contrast administration, medications, and emergency care.
• Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Registry in Vascular Interventional (VI) or Cardiovascular Interventional (CV) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts specialized examinations in neurological and vascular radiology in order to provide quality patient care.
• Instructs patients on procedural matters prior to and during examinations to provide optimal information and comfort while effectively completing procedures.
• Assists the provider during routine and complex procedures by prepping the patient for procedures and functioning in a scrub role as needed.
• Performs proper patient identification, interprets patient histories and physicians’ orders ensuring that all procedures are performed according to Parkland, state and regulatory standards.
• Sets up and prepares room with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment specific to procedures.
• Accesses and handles selected medications and administers contrast.
• Processes acquired images onto PACS and ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
• Operates and maintains equipment including warm-up, running quality assurance checks, calibration, and routine troubleshooting procedures.
• Serves as a lead worker and resource to other staff as needed.
• Responds to inquiries, calls, emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs and promotes Parkland Health mission, vision, values.

Benefits

• Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
• Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees