Interventional Radiology Technologist

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading children's hospital as an Interventional Radiology Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in patient care. This exciting position involves working closely with patients and radiologists to ensure accurate diagnostic imaging and compassionate care. You'll be responsible for preparing patients, administering contrast agents, and performing various radiographic procedures. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's health and have the necessary skills and experience, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Must have R-ARRT certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists.
• Requires 3 years of Radiology experience across any modalities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer contrast agents based on patient assessments.
• Perform diagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures accurately.
• Maintain inventory and ensure adequate supplies for procedures.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Diagnostic Imaging

Education

Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program

Tools

Information Management Systems

Job description

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Texas Children's Hospital provided pay range

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Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $62.00/hr

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About the Company

We’re hunting for an Interventional Radiology Specialist, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation.

About the Role

In this position, you will liaison between patients, radiologists, and other members of the support team. The Specialist integrates scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Interventional Radiographers must maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique. They must possess, utilize, maintain, and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients, and others. The Interventional Radiographer prepares, administers, and documents activities related to mediation in accordance with state regulations and institution policy.

Responsibilities

• Check room daily for adequate stock necessary to facilitate continuous exam flow. Maintains appropriate inventory as indicated by posted par levels and updates supply lists when items are needed.
• Confirms patient identity with approved identifiers.
• Demonstrating population appropriate care with all patients, appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
• Verifies patient’s pregnancy and informed consent statuses.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication contraindications, patient risk for reaction to medications, patient history, laboratory results, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts.
• Based on order, determines type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on patient’s age, weight, and medical/physical status.
• Anticipates and responds to patients needs throughout the entire encounter. Reaches out to others as needed.
• Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure to the patient, family and others.
• Performs routine, portable, STAT, urgent, on-call and intraoperative diagnostic and interventional radiographic and fluoroscopy cases while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper techniques.
• Expert knowledge of information management systems demonstrates systems functionalities, accurately performs functions independently and serves as a resource to others.
• Accurately and independently performs procedures, identifies and resolves issues. Seeks experience and knowledge in the technical area to gain expertise.
• Positions self in challenging situations and responds with confidence, professionalism, and accuracy in the face of multiple demands and shifting priorities.
• Build rapport and facilitate communication outside of the department. Network, coordinate activities, become a sought-after contact person within the working group.

Qualifications

Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program

Required Skills

• R-ARRT - ARRT RegTech Radiography by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists
• CMRT - Cert Med Radiologic Techngst by the Texas Medical Board
• 3 years of Radiology experience (any/all modalities)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

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