IR Tech Seasonal

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an IR Tech Seasonal for their new state-of-the-art Interventional Radiology department in Dallas. This role involves performing various interventional procedures with a strong focus on patient communication and safety. The contract offers a competitive hourly rate along with bonuses for successful completion of the seasonal commitment.

Benefits

Flexible work scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages and incentives

Cross-training across modalities

Qualifications

• IR Tech experience preferably in a busy lab.
• Experience in Neuro and Trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality IR procedures according to exam protocol.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure.
• Ensures safety and compliance with protocols.

Skills

Patient Communication

Infection Control

Education

Graduation from an Accredited Program

Job description

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SEASONAL RATE AND COMPLETION BONUSES OFFERED!! See below.

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

Radiology Department Benefits

• Flexible work scheduling
• Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
• Intraoperative- dedicated OR technologists
• Competitive Wages and Incentives
• Cross-training across modalities
• Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics
  
  

Job Summary

The Seasonal Interventional Radiologist Technologist PRN, 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 you 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 exclusively 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.
  
  

Seasonal Commitment Information

• Seasonal weekly requirements are FT shifts/hours for the 13-week contract (excludes 1st week of orientation)
• $1,500 completion bonus for meeting minimum productive time
• $64/hr seasonal rate.
• Weekend requirements are the same as regular FT.
• The first week is Monday- Friday orientation.
• Although this is a short term (13 week) assignment, you would be a Baylor employee (not contractual, agency, etc.). The hope is that once the assignment is concluded, you will convert to a regular FT, PT, or PRN role.
  

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)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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