Interventional Rad Tech

ReqID: BSWHJP00005831
Title: Interventional Rad Tech
Pay Rate: $60- 65/HR
Temp to Perm: Temp Only
Travel (Y/N):Yes
Length of Assignment:13 weeks assignment
Work Location: Dallas, TX
Work Schedule: 4x10s, Mon-Fri, 0900-1930 with rotating day off and rotating call shift
Shifts: AM
On Call: Yes
Float or Weekend Requirements: Yes
Interview Type: Virtual - 1 round
Specialty: Interventional Radiology
Certification/Degree Requirements: BLS (AHA Only), MRT, ARRT
ARRT-CI
ARRT-CV
ARRT-R
ARRT-VI

Top Skills: 2 years of IR/Cath Lab exp, Body (trauma) and Neuro (Stroke) exp required, Epic exp preferred, Level I Trauma Center exp preferred; VI is preferred
Scrub Color: none - hospital provide scrubs
Additional Notes: 50 MILE RADIUS WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION ONLY - Due to call requirements, must be able to report and be ready for case within 30 minutes of call (drive, parking & walking time included)

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
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.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.