Interventional Radiology Technologist - $33-48 per hour
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Interventional
Radiology Technologist for a job in Temple, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Permanent
HIRING IMMEDIATELY - 5K SIGN ON BONUS
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm plus on call
Location: Temple, TX
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JOB SUMMARY
The Interventional Rad 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 ROLE
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- Performs 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.
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- 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 individuals 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 FACTORS
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- Able 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 independently 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.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to
5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or
levelQUALIFICATIONS
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- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
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CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) is
required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS is required.
- Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Must be licensed by the State of
Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist
(MRT).
- 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) or
- ARRT Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI)
- ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CV).
Recruiter: Della BurchBaylor Scott and White Job ID #22019326. Pay
package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to
confirmation). Posted job title: Interventional Rad TechAbout
Baylor Scott & White HealthBaylor Scott & White Health is the
largest not-for-profit health care system in the state of
Texas.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple , Interventional Radiology Technologist - $33-48 per hour, Healthcare , Temple, Texas
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