Interventional Radiology Technologist
Houston, Texas
Texas Childrens Hospital - 6621 Fannin St

Interventional Rad Specialist - Travel Position

Location

• Houston, Texas

Job Type

• Clinical Allied Travel

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Work Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Rotating day off each week
• Shift hours: 07:00 AM – 05:30 PM

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.
• Apply scientific knowledge, technical skills, and compassionate patient 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.
• Use critical thinking, professional and ethical judgment in all work aspects.
• Engage in continuing education to improve patient care, public education, 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.
• Prepare patients appropriately for procedures, including verifying pregnancy and informed consent.
• Assess contraindications such as medication risks, patient history, lab results, and preparation status.
• Determine type and dose of contrast agent based on patient age, weight, and medical status.
• Anticipate and respond to patient needs throughout the encounter.
• Participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess professional performance.
• Prefer pediatric experience.

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
• ARRT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Completion of a formal program in diagnostic radiology

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and positive guest relations.
• Must utilize basic office equipment such as fax machines.