Interventional Radiology Technologist
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Interventional Rad Specialist - Travel Position

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Allied Health Clinical

Job Description

• Perform routine and specialized interventional radiographic procedures as requested by licensed independent practitioners for radiologist interpretation.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, radiologists, and support team members.
• Integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to produce diagnostic information.
• Maintain high accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure techniques.
• Utilize and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients, and others.
• Prepare, administer, and document medication activities according to state regulations and institutional policies.
• Demonstrate understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Exercise critical thinking, independent professional and ethical judgment.
• Engage in continuing education to improve patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence.
• Responsible for patient care, documentation, quality control, and quality improvement.
• Provide training, education, and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing staff, residents, fellows, and others.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment.
• Check exam rooms daily for adequate stock and maintain inventory.
• Confirm patient identity with approved identifiers and verify pregnancy and informed consent status.
• Assess contraindications for procedures including medication risks, patient history, lab results, and preparation.
• Determine type and dose of contrast agent based on patient age, weight, and medical status.
• Anticipate and respond to patient needs throughout the encounter.

Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (40 hours/week)
• Rotating day off each week
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Texas
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) by Texas Medical Board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Completion of a formal diagnostic radiology program

Preferred Qualifications

• Vascular Interventional (VI) certification preferred
• Pediatric interventional radiology experience preferred

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and positive guest relations
• Participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess professional performance
• Maintain knowledge of radiation safety and protection standards
• Demonstrate professional fundamental competencies successfully

Contract Length

• Approximately 14 weeks (travel contract)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required or stated for this position.