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Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Interventional Radiology Technologist for a job in Dallas, Texas.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Interventional Radiology TechnologistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: StaffLocation: Baylor University Medical Center- DallasUnit: Interventional RadiologyBrand new, state of the art IR department expansion launches on June 17th! Once operational, they will have the latest and greatest equipment where they will perform small procedures all the way up to the more complicated and high-end treatments. No IR procedure they will not do! This would be an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and progress your career further!Shift: 7:30a- 4p for 8hr shifts and 7a- 5:30p for 10hr shifts. Candidate's preference!Call: 7-8 call shifts per month= 1 shift per week and 1 weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) per month; 30min call radius requiredSign On Bonus: $15,000 (external applicants only)**No cross trainingABOUT USBaylor Scott & White has been certified as a "Great Place to Work". There are many reasons to join our team of Imaging professionals. Our magnet-awarded facilities include teaching hospitals and offer career growth. At Baylor Scott & White we value our team members. Our thriving diverse culture promotes self-care and work-life balance.Reasons to join the most rewarded healthcare system in Texas include:Flexible work schedulingCareer advancement/ Leadership opportunitiesRelocation assistanceIntraoperative- dedicated OR technologistsTuition: Fully funded bachelor's and master's degreesCompetitive Wages and IncentivesCross-training across modalitiesWork in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty ClinicsJOB SUMMARYThe Interventional Radiology Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs interventional radiology (IR) procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEPerforms high quality IR procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSAble to perform high quality IR procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.Baylor Scott and White Job ID #24004625. Posted job title: Interventional Radiology TechAbout Baylor Scott & White HealthAs the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.BenefitsHoliday PayContinuing Education401k retirement planWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1Life insuranceDiscount program