(OFFERED) OR Tech - Full Time

Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. This position is accountable for performing quality Interventional Radiology Imaging through the application of advanced technical knowledge while adhering to the standards set by Parkland Health and appropriate regulatory agencies.

Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology program.

Prefer one year experience in Radiology and / or Imaging modality. Certification / Registration / Licensure

• Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with certification in Radiography (R) within 3 months of hire.
• Must have a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) - Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification 6 months of hire.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland from one of the following :
• Military Training Network
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of radiologic interventional procedures and knowledge of computer software applications.
• Must demonstrate use of aseptic techniques (including recognition and immediate correction of any breaks in aseptic technique) and provide scrub assistance when needed.
• Must possess knowledge of specialized equipment and instrumentation such as digital imaging, automatic pressure injectors, procedural supplies, and implantable devices.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of patient assessment and monitoring, contrast administration, medications, and emergency care.
• Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and time management skills.

Conducts specialized examinations in neurological and vascular radiology in order to provide quality patient care. Assist the provider during routine and complex procedures by prepping the patient for procedures and functioning in a scrub role as needed to ensure that the activities meet the needs of the team. Performs surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves. When possible, anticipate Radiologist and patient needs during a procedure.

Performs proper patient identification, interprets patient histories and physicians' orders ensuring that all procedures are performed according to Parkland, state and regulatory standards. Set up and prepare room with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment specific to procedures. Utilizes advanced knowledge of sterile and surgical techniques by practicing aseptic techniques.

Can speak to and perform the process of preparing contaminated instruments for cleaning, transporting contaminated instruments to sterile processing department, and how to retrieve clean sterilized instruments from sterile processing department. Assist with supply inventory by locating expired supplies and informing necessary personnel when inventory is low, depleted, or on backorder and takes appropriate action.

Administers contrast material in the correct dosage, route and observes patients for adverse reactions. Informs and assists physicians and radiologists with patient scheduling, patient transfers, and emergency cases ensuring that all preexam procedures are followed including allergic reaction and level tests.

Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling. Operates and maintains equipment including warm-up, running quality assurance checks, calibration, provide routine troubleshooting procedures, request repair and notifying supervisor of maintenance needs. Maintains a record of quality assurance tests to ensure that equipment runs efficiently and effectively. Maintains all passwords to each computer system. Serves as a lead worker and resource to other staff as needed. Instructs students and / or new employees on the use of specialized equipment to ensure adequate training and improved patient care. Communicates hand off regarding patient information, workflow issues, equipment concerns and / or pending exams. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs, promotes Parkland Health mission, vision, values, and its relationship to the work environment, attends modality meetings satisfactorily. Functions in the department as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the care and service delivery process of patient care through effective communication with other service lines.

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