Description
Interventional Rad Tech II - F/T Days - Radiology Special Procedures - LBJ Hospital
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
JOB SUMMARY: To provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of Interventional Radiology (IR) equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes. Acts as a resource for lower level Interventional Radiology Technologists and students
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Must be a graduate of a JRCERT accredited program; Valid MRT license by
- Texas Medical Board (TMB) required; Certification in Radiologic Technology (ARRT); Certification in Vascular-Interventional
- Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred; Current CPR certification through the
- American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) approved program.
Work Experience: 2 years staff IR Technologist
Equipment Operated: IR equipment, PACS, RIS and related clinical equipment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
- Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
- Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
Other Skills:
Analytical, CRT, Medical Terms, P.C.
Advanced Education:
Advance Training/Specialty: Graduated from an approved School of Radiologic Technology
Work Schedule:
Flexible - (On-call required)
