Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist

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.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications:

•    Required Other Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program and technical diploma CV Tech education program
•    Required R-ARRT - ARRT Reg Tech 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

•   3+ years previous cath lab technician experience highly preferred

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.

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.