Special Procedures Tech – Interventional Radiology--Full Time Days

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Procedures Tech works in the Interventional Radiology Department at Texas Health Dallas. The role performs complex imaging procedures, explains procedures to patients or their families, assists radiologists with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique, and ensures images are correctly transferred to PACS. The position also identifies and troubleshoots imaging quality issues and initiates quality improvement. Other assignments may be given by the supervisor. This is a full-time day position with 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. On-call requirements apply, and employees must live within a 30-minute drive. The department has four procedure rooms, is fast-paced and high-volume, and offers self-scheduling and opportunities for educational and career growth. It serves a Level I Trauma Center and certified stroke center. The position is based at Texas Health Dallas, an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital in Dallas. Texas Health describes a supportive team environment and offers benefits including 401(k), paid time off, medical and dental coverage, paid parental leave, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment programs. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or an accredited school of cardiovascular technology.
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification upon hire.
GMRT (General Medical Radiologic Technologist) certification upon hire, or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification within six months if graduating from an accredited cardiovascular program.
LMRT (Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist) within six months if holding RCIS only.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
Must meet the on-call requirement and live within a 30-minute drive.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in applied science preferred.
One year of experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, or one year of experience as a cardiovascular invasive specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, troubleshoot, and initiate quality improvement related to imaging quality and processing.
Explain procedures to patients or, when applicable, their guardians or family members before exams.
Perform complex procedures while accounting for age-related criteria and developmental considerations.
Assist radiologists with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
Correctly send and transfer images to PACS.
Perform assignments deemed necessary by the supervisor.