Interventional Radiology Technologist
Children's Medical Center Plano
Plano, TX

Job Title: Interventional Technologist

Department: Interventional Radiology 

Location: Plano

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00a-3:30p

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.
* Assist the interventional radiologist using sterile medical devices and supplies, medical radiological positioning aids, radiographic locators and medical x-ray image archiving system software. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year job related experience Req
* Radiography or Bachelor of Science in Radiography Pref

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

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