Radiologic Tech / Interventional Radiology FT Days

About the role

$15k Sign On Bonus and Relocation Bonus/Lump Sum (as applicable) offered! This position is located at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in downtown Dallas, Texas within the brand new, state-of-the-art Interventional Radiology department expansion launched in June 2024. The department performs small procedures up to the more complicated and high-end treatments, offering an excellent opportunity to expand skills and advance your career.

Shift and call

Full-time, day shift, 10-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• On-call: 7–8 call shifts per month, including 1 shift per week and 1 weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) per month
• Must live within a 30-minute radius of the facility

Ideal candidate

This position is designed for a Radiologic Technologist who either has a strong desire to expand into Interventional Radiology or has had some IR exposure and would like to cross-train further. An experienced Radiologic Technologist with at least 2 years of experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner
• Maintain production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures
• Understand radiation dose reference levels, monitoring, and actions for exceeding set levels, including patient follow-up when necessary
• Use AIDET when communicating with patients to ensure correct exam, patient identification, and rapport
• Instruct and communicate with patients and families regarding the test and assess patient tolerance
• Prepare patients and the procedure area by positioning, adjusting immobilization devices, and setting equipment controls
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies and protocols
• Use proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintain hand hygiene requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards
• Work with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment
• Report issues to management or appropriate department and assist in maintaining supplies inventory
• Screen individuals for safety to enter the department according to approved policies and procedures
• Obtain, verify, and maintain documentation such as requisitions, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, and policies
• Maintain medical imaging records in the appropriate system according to department policies and standards

Key success factors

• Able to perform high-quality radiology procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner
• Able to explain procedures and put patients at ease
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures
• Able to perform tasks independently without routine oversight
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude under stress and take appropriate steps to resolve issues
• Able to administer first aid and use emergency cart
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge and continued education appropriate for the following age groups: newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric
• Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives
• Able to take call, if required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1