Interventional Radiology Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Lago Vista (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health Lakeway is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform IR procedures under radiologist supervision, while ensuring patient safety and using AIDET communications. The role involves preparing patients, positioning, and operating imaging equipment in a fast-paced IR department.

Join a Magnet-recognized team at a 131-bed facility, with benefits, on-site procedures, and opportunities for growth in a leading Texas health system.

Qualifications

• Interventional radiology procedures performed under radiologist supervision.
• Communicate with patients using AIDET to identify service needs.
• Maintain safety and infection-control practices according to policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality IR procedures according to exam protocol.
• Ensures correct exam is performed on the correct patient and explains test to patient and family.
• Prepares patient and area, positions patient, and adjusts equipment for exposure factors.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Screens people entering the department according to approved policies.

Skills

IR procedures

AIDET communication

Patient safety

Team communication

Tools

GE fluoroscopy units

Siemens biplane system

Phillips equipment

Job description

$15,000 Sign On bonus - plus Lump Sum Relocation.

Shift/Status

Full Time 4 shifts 7:00-5:30 No Call

Baylor Scott & White Health Lakeway is a 131 bed, Full-Service hospital. The Medical Center is a certified primary stroke center, a certified chest pain center. Lakeway has achieved Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care.

Baylor Scott & White Health Lakeway is a 131 bed, Full-Service hospital. The Medical Center is a certified primary stroke center, a certified chest pain center. Lakeway has achieved Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care.

Lakeway is located about 25 miles west of downtown Austin. Lakeway is ideally situated on the south shore of Lake Travis in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Lakeway is a resort community complete with golf courses, tennis courts, marinas, a 65-mile long lake, 100 acres of parkland and trails, and nearly 500 acres of greenbelts. You can enjoy Dining at the famous The Oasis on Lake Travis while enjoying the gorgeous views of the Rolling Hills and the abundance of sailboats floating on the Lake.
Lakeway is a resort community complete with golf courses, tennis courts, marinas, a 65-mile long lake, 100 acres of parkland and trails, and nearly 500 acres of greenbelts. You can enjoy Dining at the famous The Oasis on Lake Travis while enjoying the gorgeous views of the Rolling Hills and the abundance of sailboats floating on the Lake.

Experience the Quality of Life that you deserve at Lakeway - Baylor Scott and White!!!!

Procedures

Kyphoplasty, Port-a-Cath Placements, Biopsies, Cryoablations, Uterine Artery Embolization, Prostate Embolization, GI Bleed Embolization, Thrombectomy, Percutaneous Drain Placement, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Fistulagrams.
Electrophysiology - Pacemaker, Ablation, Cryo-ablation, Pulse Field Ablation, Paras and Thoras

Department

Interventional Radiology IR - 3 procedure suites. 2 GE fluoroscopy units (soon to be upgraded to Phillips), Siemens biplane system. 12 private room pre/post holding rooms.

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 your 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 a Radiologist's supervision, performs interventional radiology procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients. These procedures are requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following 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 service needs. Ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient. Establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their families about the test to be performed. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient and adjusting immobilization devices. Moves equipment into position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures. Maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure equipment operates well. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining the supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation. This includes requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, and policies.
• 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 quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. Services follow established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful, even during stressful times. Take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.}