Interventional Radiology Technologist

HCT Staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Relocation assistance

Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s

Competitive wages and incentives

Cross-training across modalities

Job summary

HCT Staffing seeks an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join their Texas-based team. The role involves performing IR procedures under a Radiologist, ensuring safe, high-quality imaging, and communicating with patients using AIDET. Qualified candidates will have IR experience and Texas MRT licensure.

The position offers on-site work with opportunities for career advancement, cross-training, and tuition support. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for external applicants.

Qualifications

• IR procedures experience required.
• Ability to explain procedures to patients and families using AIDET.
• Demonstrated patient-care skills in a fast-paced radiology setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality interventional radiology procedures per protocol.
• Maintains imaging production quality and safety standards.
• Uses AIDET to communicate with patients and families.
• Prepares patient and area for procedures and adjusts equipment accordingly.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and equipment; reports issues promptly.
• Maintains patient documentation and imaging records in accordance with policy.

Skills

IR procedures experience

AIDET communication

Patient care

Education

Graduate of Accredited Radiology Program

Job description

HCT Staffing bridges the gap between healthcare facilities and top-tier talent. For our candidates, our commitment to understanding your skills, goals, and aspirations means we connect you with opportunities that truly align with your career path. Together, we are building the future of healthcare excellence. HCT Staffing is helping our client in Texas and a qualified Interventional Radiology Technologist to join their Dynamic Team!

On Call: 7-8 call shifts per month - 1 shift per week and 1 weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) per month

Experience Required: Must have Interventional Radiology experience

Sign On Bonus: $15,000 (external applicants only)

Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:

• Flexible work scheduling
• Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
• Tuition: Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Competitive Wages and Incentives
• Cross-training across modalities
• Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics

JOB SUMMARY

The Interventional Radiology Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs interventional radiology (IR) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

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 patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.

Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.

Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.

Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.

Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.

Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.

Reports issues to management or appropriate department.

Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.

Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.

Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.

Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

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 in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.

Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.

Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and 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, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.

Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): 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

EDUCATION

Grad of an Accredited Program

EXPERIENCE

IR Tech experience preferably in a BUSY lab. Neuro and Trauma experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer

ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R) required

Must be licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)

Must be certified in one of the following within two (2) years of hire date:

• ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI)
• ARRT Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI)
• ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CV)