Under general supervision of aRadiologist, the Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist performs IRprocedures on ambulatory and hospital patients in a physician office, clinic,or hospital setting as requested by a physician or other licensed provider forthe diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.The IR Technologist maintains production and quality of imaging procedures byfollowing established standards and procedures. 

The IR Technologist job dutiesinclude, but are not limited to:

• UtilizesAIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient servicerequirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, andestablish rapport with patients and others. 
• Instructs/communicateswith patient and/or patients family regarding the test to be performed andassesses patients ability to tolerate exam.
• Preparespatient or area for IR procedure by positioning patient, adjustingimmobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjustingequipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protectspatients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control,drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. 
• Workswith engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities ofequipment.
• Maintainsmedical imaging records in appropriate system and according to departmentpolicies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Assistsleadership in maintaining all required policies, procedures, standards andrecords for applicable governmental, regulatory and accrediting organizationsby complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the OSHA, TJC, TDH andACR.

The ideal candidate for the IRTechnologist role will be able to provide services in a timely, accurate, andcost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatorystandards, policies and procedures.

Location/Facility Baylor Scott & White Dallas 

• Graduateof an Accredited Program
• AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiography (ARRT-R) Certification
• AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technologists in Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI) or InterventionalRadiography (ARRT-VI) Certification
• MedicalRadiologic Technologist (MRT) License
• BasicLife Support (BLS) Certification 
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (for New Hires w/ IR Experience)