Endovascular Rad Technologist II- FT Days

7 days ago

Sugar Land, United States Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Full time

*Applicants must live within 30minutes of hospital for OC response times*

At Houston Methodist, the Endovascular Radiologic Technologist II position is an experienced, fully competent Radiologic Technologist who performs highly specialized radiological procedures involving complex imaging equipment and techniques to produce quality images to diagnose and treat medical abnormalities. This position assists physicians with therapeutic procedures that encompass vascular, neurological, spinal, and multi organ interventions from diagnostic examinations such as angiography and venography to complex treatments of stroke, aneurysms, embolization of hemorrhages or tumors of any area of the brain and body, catheter placements for drains or arterial infusions, and other image-guided interventions that are adjunct to OR procedures. A member of the direct patient care team, the Endovascular Radiologic Technologist II position actively participates and scrubs into vascular and interventional cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment and control of radiation throughout procedures. This position serves as a mentor to Endovascular Radiologic Tech I's, Endovascular RN's, residents, and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. The Endovascular Radiologic Technologist II position works independently in two or more areas of Endovascular to include Dunn OR and outside HMH vascular/interventional departments, exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. This position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service and requires availability to be on call.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating results and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
  • Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of Endovascular Tech I's, Endovascular RN's, students, and support staff to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities.


SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Performs highly specialized radiological procedures involving complex imaging equipment and techniques to produce quality images to diagnose and treat medical abnormalities. Works independently in two or more areas of Endovascular to include Dunn OR and outside HM vascular/interventional departments exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations.
  • Assists physicians with therapeutic procedures that encompass vascular, neurological, spinal, and multi organ interventions from diagnostic examinations such as angiography and venography to complex treatments of stroke, aneurysms, embolization of hemorrhages or tumors of any area of the brain and body, catheter placements for drains or arterial infusions, and other image-guided interventions that are adjunct to OR procedures.
  • Actively participates and scrubs into the Endovascular Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures.
  • Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications/limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.


QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
  • Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into documentation system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
  • Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed


FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
  • Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.


GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Participates in department projects and shared governance activities.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as an Endovascular Radiology Tech II.
  • Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Endovascular Special Procedures I and Endovascular RN's) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.


This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
  • Bachelor's degree preferred


WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Three years' experience as an Endovascular/Special Procedures Technologist I; may consider HM Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist II with three years' experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) AND
  • CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure -- Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) OR
  • CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND
  • BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)


LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) AND
  • ARRT-VI - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT) AND
  • RCIS - Registered Cardiovasculoar Invasive Specialist (CCI)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely

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