Interventional Radiology Technologist

Women's Vascular Summit; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a full-time daytime shift at the Downtown Dallas location. The role involves performing interventional radiology procedures under radiologist supervision, preparing the patient and equipment, and ensuring safety and accuracy in imaging.

Qualified applicants will have IR tech experience, ARRT-R and Texas MRT licensing requirements completed or in process.

Qualifikationen

• Interventional Radiology experience required.
• ARRT-R Radiography certification required.
• Texas MRT license required within hire period.

Aufgaben

• Performs high quality IR procedures according to exam protocol and schedules.
• Communicates with patients using AIDET to identify needs and explain tests.
• Prepares patient and area, positions for procedures, and adjusts equipment.
• Maintains safety, sterile techniques, and infection control.
• Maintains equipment cleanliness and reports issues.
• Obtains and maintains relevant documentation and imaging records.

Kenntnisse

IR procedures

AIDET communication

Patient care

Ausbildung

Grad of an Accredited Program

Tools

Imaging equipment

Jobbeschreibung

*$15k Sign On Bonus and Relocation Bonus/Lump Sum (as applicable) offered!*

Location: Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC)- Downtown Dallas, Texas

Unit: Interventional Radiology

Brand new, state-of-the-art IR department expansion launched in June 2024! We have the latest and greatest equipment, and we perform small procedures up to the more complicated and high-end treatments. This would be an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and advance your career!

Shift: FT/Days | 10hr shifts | 7a- 5:30p

On Call: 7-8 call shifts per month - 1 shift per week and 1 weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) per month | 30min radius

Experience Required: Must have Interventional Radiology experience

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

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.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported. #featuredjob0825ag

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)