Interventional Radiological Technologist jobs in Galveston, TX

The Opportunity

We're looking for an IR Tech, working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Lake Jackson, Texas, United States.

• Assist with clinical, technical, and administrative functions on a daily basis.
• Verify patient identification, history, diagnosis, and procedure for both diagnostic and interventional cases.
• Assist with pre and post procedural patient care.
• Assist with procedural preparation, supplies, and maintain the sterile field according to the standards of care.
• Assist in sterile procedures per physician preference, policy and procedure.
• Operate Interventional Angiography Systems in dedicated suites.
• Set up and operate additional procedural products or equipment.
• Quality control and operation of the Angiography System in a safe and competent manner supporting the ALARA principles and alerting the physician of intra-procedural dose thresholds and equipment trouble shooting.
• Ensure all team members understand and comply with the principles of radiation safety to include time, distance, proper care and use of lead aprons and dosimetry badges.
• Actively participate in room turnover, patient transfer, terminal cleaning, stocking and quality improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Experience Required for Your Success

• Interventional Imaging background with a minimum of 1-year full-time work in an interventional or invasive clinical setting
• Clinical competency within Invasive Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Hybrid, Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional, &/or Vascular Surgery Hybrid
• Proficient operating Angiography Equipment, preferred experience with Siemens ARTIS C-arms
• Good understanding of Advanced Imaging including acquisition, post processing, reconstruction, and 3D DynaCT features

• Valid Certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) preferred
• Valid State license (or Eligible to apply)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal needed
• Interact with patient, client and team members in an autonomous responsible, professional and ethical manner
• Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative