Special Procedures Tech FT

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in Texas is seeking a radiologic technologist to assist in Special Procedure exams and perform necessary quality controls. The candidate must have a valid BLS certification and at least 2 years of relevant experience in radiography. Responsibilities include verifying lab results, maintaining communication with medical staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This position requires readiness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• 2 years prior Special Procedure and/or Radiographer experience.
• Membership in a related professional organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologist in performing Special Procedure exams.
• Evaluate orders and verify with radiologist for proper exams.
• Interact with hospital staff regarding patient care concerns.

Skills

BLS certification

Interventional Angiography

C-Arm operation

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology

Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in Texas

ARRT Certification (R)

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists radiologist in performing Special Procedure exams; Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacture; Evaluates all orders, verifies them with radiologist and ensures proper lab results and history for contraindications is available before performing exam. Familiarized with various interventional equipment and wires to assist the radiologist. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status, when needed. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

1. Must have current BLS certification.
2. 2 years prior Special Procedure and/or Radiographer experience required.
3. Membership in related professional organization preferred.
4. ARRT Certification in Interventional Angiography preferred.
5. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

1. Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology.
2. Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas)
3. ARRT Certification (R) (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35.)
4. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

Education, Training, Experience

1. DIAGNOSTIC
   • Minimum experience of performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams. Some of these exams may be performed as portables.
   • Familiarized with utilizing a C-Arm
   • BCLS on hire
2. Interventional Angiography
   • Able to be trained in Interventional Angiography.
   • Able to operate a power injector.
   • Able to assist radiologist in perform various parts of the body from head to lower extremities.
   • Familiarized with contraindications for contrast or various specialized studies
   • Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is being performed.

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