Radiology Interventional Technologist

Children's Health•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: Assists physicians in interventional procedures and provides diagnostic aid by performing high quality imaging involving patient treatment. Administers and records radiation dosage in accordance with established departmental protocol. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager.

Requirements

At least 1 year job related experience Req
Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Radiology Req
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) Upon Hire Req
Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license Upon Hire Req
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Req

Nice To Haves

Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Pref

Responsibilities

Perform imaging procedures and produce high quality diagnostic imaging; demonstrate/maintain consistent knowledge of sterile technique maintenance of sterile environment.
Provides on-call and callback coverage as required.
Completes procedure/billing and coding documentation of all activities according to established criteria.
Adhere to department/hospital policies, procedures and processes, quality improvement, safety, patient flow and other issues.
Communicate and collaborate with other Radiology staff and staff in other departments to facilitate optimum patient care.
Maintains and requisitions medical and surgical supplies for patient care.
Participate/cooperate with all other department/hospital processes/activities as appropriate.
Participate in training programs to develop additional skills and/or to enhance existing skills; obtain/maintain appropriate license and certification.
Participate in patient/student education as appropriate.
Lead and motivate staff in area assigned.
Demonstrates proper response and reliability for on call coverage.