Interventional Radiology Technologist

5 Star Recruitment; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist in Round Rock, Texas. This role involves performing various IR procedures and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Qualified candidates will possess ARRT certification in Radiography and extensive experience in interventional radiology. Candidates must be US citizens or Green Card holders. This position requires effective patient communication and adherence to safety standards. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program is mandatory.
• Required certifications include ARRT-R, BLS, and MRT.
• Extensive experience in interventional radiology is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality IR procedures in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with patients to minimize anxiety.
• Ensure safety compliance during procedures.

Skills

High quality IR procedures execution

Patient communication

Emergency response

Maintenance of equipment

Adherence to safety protocols

Education

Graduation from an Accredited Program

Job description

About the job Interventional Radiology Technologist

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) is required.
• Must be certified in one of the within two (2) years of hire date: ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI) or ARRT Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI) or ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CV).
• BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
• MRT
• WILL NEED TO HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN IR

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

US Citizen / Green Card holder