Interventional Radiology Tech I

Company: UTMB Health
Location: Galveston
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Associate’s of Applied Science OR Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program - 0 years of experience LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-R) - Texas Medical Board certification (MRT) - American Heart Association (BLS) - America Heart Association ACLS and PALS obtained within 6 months of hire JOB DESCRIPTION The Interventional Radiology Technologist I position works as part of a procedural team to complete a wide variety of Interventional procedures, to include Body and Neuro Interventional procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians, sterilely prep/drape patients, scrub assist, and circulate during interventional procedures. This InterventionalRadiology Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to Interventional Radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Promotes a positive work environment. - Collaborates with all members of the patient care team. - Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement. - Utilizes verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding. - Proactively responds to patient needs. - Optimizing protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includespositioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. - Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique. - Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level. - Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) - Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. - Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. - Complies with job role, department, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies. - Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects. - Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into the appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. - Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed. - Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e.,medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate. - Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. - Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. - Ensures their personal timecard is accurate and approves it in a timely manner to prevent retro amendments. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES - Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations. - Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially regarding activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. - Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. - Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents. - Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. - Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow, and actively participating in problem-solving Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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