Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology Technologist - Austin (6a - 2:30p)

About Texas Children's Hospital

Summary:

We’re looking for a Cath Lab Interventional Radiology Technician, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position, you will perform exceptional quality routine and specialized interventional radiographic procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by provider. The Technologist is a liaison between patients, provider, and other members of the support team. The Technologist integrates scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion 
of the procedure.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities
•    Checks room daily for adequate stock necessary to facilitate continuous exam flow. Maintains appropriate inventory as indicated by posted par levels and updates supply lists when items are needed.
•    Confirms patient identity with approved identifiers.
•    Demonstrating population appropriate care with all patients, appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
•    Verifies patient’s pregnancy and informed consent statuses.
•    Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication contraindications, patient risk for reaction to medications, patient history, laboratory results, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts.
•    Based on order, determines type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on patient’s age, weight, and medical/physical status.
•    Anticipates and responds to patients needs throughout the entire encounter. Reaches out to others as needed.
•    Supply and inventory management and support.
•    Expert knowledge of information management systems demonstrates systems functionalities, accurately performs functions independently and serves as a resource to others.
•    Accurately and independently performs procedures, identifies and resolves issues. Seeks experience and knowledge in the technical area to gain expertise.
•    Positions self in challenging situations and responds with confidence, professionalism, and accuracy in the face of multiple demands and shifting priorities.
•    Build rapport and facilitate communication outside of the department. Network, coordinate activities, become a sought-after contact person within the working group.
•    Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure to the patient, family, and others.

Skills & Requirements
•    Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s unless approved for a medical or religious exemption. 
•    Required Other Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program and technical diploma CV Tech education program
•    Required R-ARRT - ARRT RegTech Radiography by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists and CMRT - Cert Med Radiologic Techngst by the Texas Medical Board
•    Required 3 years Radiology experience (any/all modalities) and 1-year Previous catheterization lab technician experience