Interventional Radiology Technologist
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Location: Main Hospital Bldg - 1st Flr 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. The shift for
this position is four 10 hour days plus participation in "on call"
rotation. Minimum Specifications Education Must be a graduate of an
accredited Radiology program. Experience Prefer one year experience
in Radiology and/or Imaging modality but all experience will be
considered. Certification/Registration/Licensure - Must have
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with
certification in Radiography (R) within 3 months of hire. -
Advanced Registry in Vascular Interventional (VI) or Cardiovascular
Interventional (CV) preferred. - Must have a Texas Department of
State Health Services (TDSHS) - Medical Radiologic Technologist
(MRT) certification 6 months of hire. - Must have a current
Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card upon
arrival at Parkland from one of the following: - American Heart
Association - American Red Cross Rescuer - Military Training
Network Skills or Special Abilities - Must possess a thorough
working knowledge of radiologic interventional procedures and
knowledge of computer software applications. - Must demonstrate use
of aseptic techniques (including recognition and immediate
correction of any breaks in aseptic technique) and provide scrub
assistance when needed. - Must possess knowledge of specialized
equipment and instrumentation such as digital imaging, automatic
pressure injectors, procedural supplies, and implantable devices. -
Must demonstrate knowledge of patient assessment and monitoring,
contrast administration, medications, and emergency care. - Must be
able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills,
interpersonal skills and time management skills. Responsibilities -
Conducts specialized examinations in neurological and vascular
radiology in order to provide quality patient care. Instructs
patients on procedural matters prior to and during examinations to
provide optimal information and comfort while effectively
completing procedures. Assist the provider during routine and
complex procedures by prepping the patient for procedures and
functioning in a scrub role as needed to ensure that the activities
meet the needs of the team. Performs surgical scrub, and donning
gown and gloves. When possible, anticipate Radiologist and patient
needs during a procedure. - Performs proper patient identification,
interprets patient histories and physicians' orders ensuring that
all procedures are performed according to Parkland, state and
regulatory standards. Set up and prepare room with appropriate
instruments, supplies, and equipment specific to procedures.
Utilizes advanced knowledge of sterile and surgical techniques by
practicing aseptic techniques. - Can speak to and perform the
process of preparing contaminated instruments for cleaning,
transporting contaminated instruments to sterile processing
department, and how to retrieve clean sterilized instruments from
sterile processing department. Assist with supply inventory by
locating expired supplies and informing necessary personnel when
inventory is low, depleted, or on backorder and takes appropriate
action. - Accesses and handles selected medications and administers
contrast. Administers contrast material in the correct dosage,
route and observes patients for adverse reactions. Informs and
assists physicians and radiologists with patient scheduling,
patient transfers, and emergency cases ensuring that all pre-exam
procedures are followed including allergic reaction and level
tests. - Processes acquired images onto PACS. Ensures that images
and records are properly completed with patient identification data
and appropriate labeling. Completes exam charges and image
documentation in a timely manner. - Operates and maintains
equipment including warm-up, running quality assurance checks,
calibration, provide routine troubleshooting procedures, request
repair and notifying supervisor of maintenance needs. Maintains a
record of quality assurance tests to ensure that equipment runs
efficiently and effectively. Maintains all passwords to each
computer system. Participates in all aspects of The Joint
Commission Continual Readiness. - Serves as a lead worker and
resource to other staff as needed. Instructs students and/or new
employees on the use of specialized equipment to ensure adequate
training and improved patient care. Maintains patient
confidentiality and ensures that all processes and procedures are
maintained to secure and protect all workstations in all work
areas. - Responds to inquiries, calls, emails in a timely and
professional manner. Communicates hand off regarding patient
information, workflow issues, equipment concerns and/or pending
exams. Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
- Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs,
promotes Parkland Health mission, vision, values, and its
relationship to the work environment, attends modality meetings
satisfactorily. Functions in the department as part of an
interdisciplinary team and collaborates in the care and service
delivery process of patient care through effective communication
with other service lines. - Takes responsibility for own
professional growth and development by attending seminars, reading
appropriate articles relative to the job, and maintaining ARRT
certification and integrates this knowledge into the job as
appropriate to ensure an optimal level of education. Requisition
ID: 985647
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