Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Title & Specialty Area: Interventional Rad Tech

Department: Radiology Interv

Location: Hosp-Dal-B

Shift: 4x10 6:45am-5:15pm Rotating day off (On call one week per month)

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Assists physicians in interventional procedures and provides diagnostic aid by performing high quality imaging involving patient treatment. Administers and records radiation dosage in accordance with established departmental protocol. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager.

Responsibilities:
* Perform imaging procedures and produce high quality diagnostic imaging; demonstrate/maintain consistent knowledge of sterile technique maintenance of sterile environment. Provides on-call and callback coverage as required. Completes procedure/billing and coding documentation of all activities according to established criteria. Adhere to department/hospital policies, procedures and processes, quality improvement, safety, patient flow and other issues.
* Communicate and collaborate with other Radiology staff and staff in other departments to facilitate optimum patient care. Maintains and requisitions medical and surgical supplies for patient care. Participate/cooperate with all other department/hospital processes/activities as appropriate.
* Participate in training programs to develop additional skills and/or to enhance existing skills; obtain/maintain appropriate license and certification. Participate in patient/student education as appropriate. Lead and motivate staff in area assigned.
* Demonstrates proper response and reliability for on call coverage.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year job related experience Req

EDUCATION
* Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Radiology Req
* Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) Upon Hire Req
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Pref
* Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license Upon Hire Req
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Req

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.