Radiologic Tech / Interventional Radiology FT Days

Women's Vascular Summit; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Women’s Vascular Summit seeks a Radiologic Technologist to join the Baylor University Medical Center – Downtown Dallas Interventional Radiology team. The role performs radiology procedures for ambulatory and hospital patients under a Radiologist, with a focus on expanding IR skills.

This full-time position offers 10-hour day shifts, weekly on-call duties, and a $15k sign-on bonus with relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiologic program.
• ARRT-R Radiography certification.
• MRT license in Texas.
• BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiology procedures per protocol under Radiologist supervision.
• Explain the procedure to patients and ease anxiety.
• Maintain safety and infection-control standards.
• Prepare patients and area for procedures.
• Maintain equipment and work area to quality standards.
• Document requisitions, patient history, and shielding details.
• Report equipment or process issues to management.

Skills

Patient communication

AIDET usage

Radiology procedures

Dose monitoring

Independence

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Program

ARRT-R Radiography

MRT License

BLS Certification

Tools

PACS

Job description

*$15k Sign On Bonus and Relocation Bonus/Lump Sum (as applicable) offered!*

Location: Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC)- Downtown Dallas, Texas

Unit: Radiology / 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 | Must live within 30min radius

This position would be for a Rad Tech who has either a strong desire to expand into IR, or a Rad Tech who has had some IR exposure and would like to cross train more into the field. An experienced Rad Tech with at least 2 years experience would be the ideal candidate for this role.

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiologic Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs radiology 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Performs high quality radiology procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.

Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels, radiation dose monitoring, actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels, and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient follow-up.

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 immobilisation 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 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 individuals 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 radiology 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 independently 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.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• - 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• - EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• - EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).