Interventional Rad Tech - Full-time / Part-time

Position Overview

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? 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 has served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job – it’s our passion.

Primary Purpose: 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized examinations in neurological and vascular radiology, instruct patients on procedural matters, assist providers by preparing patients and functioning in a scrub role, and anticipate Radiologist and patient needs.
• Perform proper patient identification, interpret patient histories and physicians’ orders, set up and prepare procedure rooms with the required instruments and supplies, and apply advanced sterile and surgical techniques.
• Manage contaminated instruments by preparing them for cleaning, transporting to the sterile processing department, and retrieving clean instruments; assist with supply inventory and notify personnel of low or expired supplies.
• Access, handle, and administer medications and contrast material correctly while observing patients for adverse reactions; assist with patient scheduling, transfers, and emergency procedures.
• Process acquired images onto PACS, ensure correct labeling and documentation of patient data, and complete exam charges and image documentation in a timely fashion.
• Operate and maintain equipment by performing warm-up checks, running quality assurance tests, calibration, troubleshooting, and notifying supervisors regarding maintenance needs.
• Serve as a lead resource by instructing students and new employees on the use of specialized equipment, maintaining patient confidentiality, and ensuring secure workstation practices.
• Respond promptly to inquiries via calls, emails, and hand-offs regarding patient information, workflow issues, and equipment concerns while ensuring equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Participate in departmental Performance Improvement Programs and modality meetings, promote Parkland Health’s mission, vision, and values, and collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Take responsibility for professional growth and development by attending seminars, reviewing relevant literature, and maintaining ARRT certification.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology program.
• Prefer one year experience in Radiology and/or Imaging modality. Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
• Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography (R) within 3 months of hire.
• Must have a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) - Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card or obtain certification during initial orientation from an authorized organization.
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of radiologic interventional procedures, specialized equipment (such as digital imaging systems and automatic pressure injectors), computer software applications, aseptic techniques, patient monitoring, contrast administration, medications, and emergency care.
• Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Registry in Vascular Interventional (VI) or Cardiovascular Interventional (CV) is preferred.