Supp Special Procedures Tech, Cath Lab

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a PRN Cath Lab/Neuro IR/IR Tech to perform specialized radiologic procedures that assist in diagnosing diseases. This role involves acting as an assistant to the physician during invasive procedures and ensuring patient safety during all operations.

Qualifications include a degree from an accredited Radiologic Technology school, ARRT certification, and a Texas Medical Board license. The position emphasizes patient care and the promotion of individual professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support required.
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician during invasive radiological procedures.
• Prepares patients for exam and administers contrast when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with all radiation safety procedures.

Skills

Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Registered Radiology Technologist by the ARRT

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Job Summary

PRN Cath Lab/Neuro IR/IR Tech Takes radiologic films of the body requiring specialized or complicated procedures to assist in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries. Acts as an assistant to the physician during invasive radiological procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required
• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs special/invasive radiology procedures on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment.
• May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.