Interventional Radiology Technologist

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Texas Health Resources, Inc. is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves assisting in complex interventional procedures, operating imaging equipment, and providing high-quality patient care with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The candidate must hold ARRT and BLS certifications, be within 30 minutes of the hospital for on-call, and be prepared to work four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off, offering a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required and BLS certification required.
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes for on-call coverage.
• Schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off, providing a four-day weekend every five weeks.

Responsibilities

• Operate fluoroscopy, CT, laser, and ultrasonography equipment during vascular and neuroradiology procedures.
• Assist in positioning patients safely and accurately to ensure high-quality interpretation.
• Maintain sterile technique and post-process images for case documentation.
• Prepare sterile supply trays and pass guidewires and catheters during procedures.
• Manage inventory and coordinate department scheduling as needed.
• Be flexible with work schedule and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Fluoroscopy

Computed Tomography

Ultrasound

Radiation Safety

Patient Care

Image Post-processing

Education

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Fluoroscopy Equipment

Ultrasound Equipment

CT Equipment

Laser Equipment

Job description

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Interventional Radiology

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

*** Sign-on Bonus (Eligible New Hires) ***

Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-1800p; rotating days off; this provides a four (4) day weekend every five (5) weeks.

On-call is required but it is self-scheduled. You must be within thirty (30) minutes of the hospital.

On call requirements include two (2) primary weeks and two (2) backup weeks within a thirteen (13) week cycle.

Department highlights:

Our experienced and compassionate team in Interventional Radiology care for patients with Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular or Electrophysiology related disease. For our clinical staff, we require a 30-minute call response time which includes STEMI call.

We are a Magnet designated facility, Joint Commission certified in chest pain, heart failure and stroke, certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Texas Ten Step Member Mother Friendly Worksite.

Interventional Radiology (IR) is a medical specialty where various minimally invasive procedures are performed using medical imaging guidance such as x-ray, MRI, or ultrasound. These procedures might be for biopsy, diagnosis, or intervention. THFW IR supports 5 IR suites and works directly with our Radiology care unit that takes care of our patients pre and post procedure.

The Interventional Radiology Technologist functions independently as a member of the Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR), Neuro Endovascular Radiology team. Direct care team members include a registered nurse, a scrub (Rad Tech or RN), physician assistant if needed, as well as the physicians performing the procedure. This individual is responsible for helping perform a variety of complex specialized tasks including but not limited to operating fluoroscopy, computed tomography, laser, and ultrasonography equipment during vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures, assisting in positioning patients safely and accurately to ensure high quality interpretation, sterile technique, and post processing of the images taken during the case. The ability to self-direct and to organize a varied workload is required.

The IR rad tech can act in both the shooting of case and the scrub roles. Duties for this position include but are not limited to radiation safety, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice for ages ranging from newborn to geriatric, preparing sterile supply trays, passing guidewires and catheters, passing sterile supplies and instruments during the procedure, inventory management and schedule coordination. This position requires the individual to be flexible in their work schedule. The schedule in this department is four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off. This allows for a four-day weekend every five weeks. This is individual will be responsible for taking an allotted number of self-assigned primary and back up call dates and must be available and able to work on those dates. Previous IR radiology technician work experience is preferred. ARRT and BLS certifications are required.