Special Procedures Technician FT Edinburg

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in interventional procedures. The role supports the radiologist during Special Procedure exams, performs essential QC tasks, and ensures accurate orders and patient histories for safe imaging.

Candidates should have MRT licensure in Texas and BLS certification, with ARRT Interventional Angiography preferred. Experience in interventional radiology is required, with a commitment to compliance and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must have current BLS certification.
• 2 years prior Special Procedure and/or Radiographer experience required.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• ARRT Certification in Interventional Angiography preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assists radiologist in performing Special Procedure exams.
• Performs quality control procedures as required by the manufacturer.
• Evaluates orders, verifies with radiologist and ensures proper lab results and history for contraindications.
• Familiar with interventional equipment and wires to assist the radiologist.
• Interacts with hospital staff and nursing departments regarding patient care and conflicts.
• Maintains performance skills.
• Routinely works weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on-call.

Skills

BLS certification

Interventional radiology experience

Education

Graduate from Radiologic Technology program

Texas MRT license

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

• Must have current BLS certification.
• 2 years prior Special Procedure and/or Radiographer experience required.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• ARRT Certification in Interventional Angiography preferred.
• 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

• Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas)
• ARRT Certification (R) (Technologists that are exempted from the ARRT certification must meet the requirement on Public Law 97-35.)
• 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.

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