EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-R)
Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
American Heart Association (BLS)
America Heart Association ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of hire
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Interventional Radiology Technologist I position works as part of a procedural team to complete a wide variety of Interventional procedures, to include Body and Neuro Interventional procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians, sterilely prep/drape patients, scrub assist, and circulate during interventional procedures. This Interventional Radiology Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Interventional Radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment.
- Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
- Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
- Utilizes verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding.
- Proactively responds to patient needs.
- Optimizing protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
- Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
- Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.
- Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
- Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
- Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures.
- Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.
- Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
- Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
- Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e., medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
- Ensures their personal timecard is accurate and approves it in a timely manner to prevent retro amendments.
- Participates in department projects or shared governance activities.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Must have availability Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm. May be part of call rotation.
SALARY RANGE:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Compensation