• Interventional Radiology Tech I - GMC

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    Interventional Radiology Tech I - GMC - Galveston

     

    Galveston, Texas, United States

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    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2505988

    REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    + Associate’s of Applied Science OR Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program

    + 0+ years of experience

    LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

    + American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-R)

    + Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)

    + American Heart Association (BLS)

    + America Heart Association ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of hire

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    The Interventional Radiology Technologist I position works as part of a procedural team to complete a wide variety of Interventional procedures, to include Body and Neuro Interventional procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians, sterilely prep/drape patients, scrub assist, and circulate during interventional procedures. This Interventional Radiology Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Interventional Radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    + Promotes a positive work environment.

    + Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.

    + Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.

    + Utilizes verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding.

    + Proactively responds to patient needs.

    + Optimizing protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.

    + Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.

    + Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.

    + Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)

    + Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.

    + Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures.

    + Complies with job role, department, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.

    + Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.

    + Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into the appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

    + Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

    + Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e.,medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.

    + Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

    + Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.

    + Ensures their personal timecard is accurate and approves it in a timely manner to prevent retro amendments.

    + Participates in department projects or shared governance activities.

    + Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.

    SALARY RANGE

    Salary commensurate with experience.

    SHIFT

    Full-time.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

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