Interventional Radiology Technologist - Specialist

Interventional Radiology SpecialistWe are searching for an Interventional Radiology Specialist - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll be a liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support team. In this position, you will integrate scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Lastly, you will be responsible for preparing, administering and documenting activities related to mediations in accordance with state regulations, institution policy and must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.Think you've got what it takes?Qualifications:Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology programMedical Radiologic Technologist Certification (CMRT) issued by the Texas Medical BoardThree (3) years of Interventional Radiology experience requiredKnowledge of Radiology principles that are developmentally appropriate for ages 0 – adulthoodKnowledge of operation of all required equipment including troubleshooting when necessary of the equipment, including automated processors, copying/digitizing film equipment, R.I.S., and PACSIn depth knowledge of life support and medical terminology understanding is requiredAbility to articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with patients, parents, nursing, faculty, administrative and departmental personnel so that excellent customer service and positive guest relations are achievedResponsibilities: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 neededDemonstrating population appropriate care with all patients, appropriately prepares patients for proceduresAssesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication contraindications, patient risk for reaction to medications, patient history, laboratory results, insufficient patient preparation or artifactsProvides information to patients, health care providers, students and the public concerning the role and responsibilities of individuals in the professionPerforms routine, portable, STAT, urgent, on-call and intraoperative diagnostic and interventional radiographic and fluoroscopy cases while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper techniquesAssists radiologist with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography proceduresApplies principles of ALARA, including use of technical factors according to technical specifications, to minimize exposure to patient, self and othersPerforms high quality imaging procedures: determines technical exposure factors, identifies and removes artifact producing objects, and utilizes shielding devices to protect the patient, self and othersResponsible for precise, complete and accurate data entry and image management in appropriate technology infrastructure: EPIC, PACS, etcResponsible for quality control activities on the equipment and collaborates with appropriate parties to resolve image quality issuesBuilds rapport and facilitates communication inside the department: network coordinate activities, strive to become a contact person within your workgroupSince 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ' s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ' s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ' s Health Plan, the nation ' s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ' s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ' s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.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.Job Identification 424265Job Category RadiologyPosting Date 04/16/2026, 03:43 PMDegree Level Terminal Occupation ProgramJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US