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Interventional Radiology Technologist - Interventional Radiology
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Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76104
Work hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-1800p; rotating days off; this provides a four (4) day weekend every five (5) weeks.
On-call is required but it is self-scheduled. You must be within thirty (30) minutes of the hospital.
On call requirements include two (2) primary weeks and two (2) backup weeks within a thirteen (13) week cycle.
Department highlights: Our experienced and compassionate team in Interventional Radiology care for patients with Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular or Electrophysiology related disease. For our clinical staff, we require a 30-minute call response time which includes STEMI call.
We are a Magnet designated facility, Joint Commission certified in chest pain, heart failure and stroke, certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Texas Ten Step Member Mother Friendly Worksite.
Interventional Radiology (IR) is a medical specialty where various minimally invasive procedures are performed using medical imaging guidance such as x-ray, MRI, or ultrasound. These procedures might be for biopsy, diagnosis, or intervention. THFW IR supports 5 IR suites and works directly with our Radiology care unit that takes care of our patients pre and post procedure.
The Interventional Radiology Technologist functions independently as a member of the Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR), Neuro Endovascular Radiology team. Direct care team members include a registered nurse, a scrub (Rad Tech or RN), physician assistant if needed, as well as the physicians performing the procedure. This individual is responsible for helping perform a variety of complex specialized tasks including but not limited to operating fluoroscopy, computed tomography, laser, and ultrasonography equipment during vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures, assisting in positioning patients safely and accurately to ensure high quality interpretation, sterile technique, and post processing of the images taken during the case. The ability to self-direct and to organize a varied workload is required.
The IR rad tech can act in both the shooting of case and the scrub roles. Duties for this position include but are not limited to radiation safety, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice for ages ranging from newborn to geriatric, preparing sterile supply trays, passing guidewires and catheters, passing sterile supplies and instruments during the procedure, inventory management and schedule coordination. This position requires the individual to be flexible in their work schedule. The schedule in this department is four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off. This allows for a four-day weekend every five weeks. This is individual will be responsible for taking an allotted number of self-assigned primary and back up call dates and must be available and able to work on those dates. Previous IR radiology technician work experience is preferred. ARRT and BLS certifications are required.
Here's what you need
Education:
Associate Degree in Applied Science required or
Completion of an accredited program in radiologic or cardiovascular technology required or
High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years' work experience in invasive cardiology required
Experience:
One (1) year vascular or cardiac angiography experience preferred
Two (2) years' experience with high school diploma required
Licensure and Certifications:
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon hire required and
GMRT-General Medical Radiologic Technologist if ARRT only upon hire preferred or
RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (Obtain within 6 months if graduate from Cardiovascular Accredited Program) upon hire required and
LMRT - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist if RCIS Only upon hire preferred or
RCES - Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (For Electrophysiology Labs (EP) only) upon hire required and
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required and
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of hire required
What You Will Do
Texas Health Interventional Radiology Technologists are responsible for assessing and recognizing the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
The IR rad tech can act in both the shooting of case and the scrub roles.
Duties for this position include but are not limited to radiation safety, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within scope of practice for ages ranging from newborn to geriatric, preparing sterile supply trays, passing guidewires and catheters, passing sterile supplies and instruments during the procedure, inventory management and schedule coordination.
This position requires the individual to be flexible in their work schedule. The schedule in this department is four 10-hour shifts with rotating days off. This allows for a four-day weekend every five weeks. This is individual will be responsible for taking an allotted number of self-assigned primary and back up call dates and must be available and able to work on those dates. Previous IR radiology technician work experience is preferred. ARRT and BLS certifications are required.
Additional perks of being an Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a team-oriented department.
• Positively impact patients' quality of life
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources.
• Take advantage of opportunities for growth and promotion in your field!
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has a longstanding history of providing advanced medical care. We're a 707-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.
If you're looking for cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine, we've got it. Plus, we're an accredited Cycle III Chest Pain Center, an Emergency Center of Excellence and provide gynecology, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine.
And talk about award winning, Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, an Acute Heart Failure Center, a Level II Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's services, cardiac care and much more.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 26,000 employees and are among the top five largest employers in the DFW area. Join us and be a part of our exceptional team as we provide outstanding care and deliver award-winning results. You belong here.
If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together!
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