Interventional Radiology Technologist
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: February 2, 2025
Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Interventional
Radiology Technologist for a job in Grapevine, Texas.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff$15,000 sign on bonusBENEFITSOur
competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and
provides:Eligibility on day 1 for all benefitsDollar-for-dollar
401(k) match, up to 5%Debt-free tuition assistance, offering
accessto many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and
moreImmediate access to time off benefitsAt Baylor Scott & White
Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may
vary based on position type and/or levelReasons to join the most
rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:Flexible work
schedulingCareer advancement/ Leadership opportunitiesRelocation
assistanceIntraoperative- dedicated OR technologistsVarious shifts
available for 8, 10 or 12 hoursEnhanced shift differential
payTuition: Fully funded bachelor's and master's degreesCompetitive
Wages and IncentivesCross-training across modalitiesWork in your
preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community
Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty ClinicsJOB
SUMMARYThe Interventional Radiology Technologist, 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 ROLEPerforms 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 people 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 FACTORSAble 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
autonomously 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.CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONARRT-R Radiography
(ARRT-R): ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) is required.ARRT-CI
Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT-CV Cardiovasc-Inter Rad
(ARRT-CV), ARRT-VI Interventional Rad (ARRT-VI): Must be certified
in one of the following within two (2) years of hire date:ARRT
Cardiac Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI) orARRT Interventional
Radiography (ARRT-VI)ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography
(ARRT-CV).Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #24020909.About Baylor
Scott & White HealthAs the largest not-for-profit health system in
the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and
well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It
is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and
affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes
the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research
Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its
leading digital health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals
and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic
medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers
the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty
care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a
century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three
million Texans.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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