Endovascular Procedural Radiology Tech, Southeast

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Memorial Hermann Southeast is actively seeking a full-time Special Procedures Radiology Tech to support the Endovascular Operating Room.

• Full-time, Day Shift

• 10hr or 12hr shifts

• TBD post orientation, Monday through Friday

• Call required - must live within 30-minutes of MH Southeast Hospital to accommodate call response time.

Takes radiologic films of the body requiring specialized or complicated procedures to assist in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries. Acts as an assistant to the physician during invasive radiological procedures. The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Also assists management with supervisory responsibilities.

Job Description

Memorial Hermann Southeast is actively seeking a full-time Special Procedures Radiology Tech to support the Endovascular Operating Room.

• Full-time, Day Shift

• 10hr or 12hr shifts

• TBD post orientation, Monday through Friday

• Call required - must live within 30-minutes of MH Southeast Hospital to accommodate call response time.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.

• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.

• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Four (4) years of prior experience as a Special Procedures Technologist.

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs special/invasive radiology procedures on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.

• Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the department.

• Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.

• Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely

• Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff.

• Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed.

• Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.

• Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.

• Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume.

• Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues.

• Responsible for supply management.

• Takes emergency call within the department.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.