IR Tech
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Mckinney
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 15K Sign-On bonus available for eligible new
hires Shift- Weekday 4/10 hr. shifts 7:00-5:30 On-Call- Approx. 7-9
shifts per month Requirement: Min of 1 year related tech experience
JOB SUMMARY The Interventional Rad 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 ROLE Performs 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 individuals 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
FACTORS Able 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. Able to
perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.
Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of
stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve
issues. Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency
cart. Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times,
providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing
patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when
required. Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued
education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups
(specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult
and geriatric. Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality
training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Able to take call, if required. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits
package includes the following - Immediate eligibility for health
and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar
match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual beginning Day
1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program -
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience -
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -  ARRT-R Radiography
(ARRT-R): ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) is required.  Basic
Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
 Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Must be licensed by the
State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist
(MRT).  ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT-CV
Cardiovasc-Inter Rad (ARRT-CV), ARRT-VI Interventional Rad
(ARRT-VI): Must be certified in one of the following within two (2)
years of hire date: ARRT Cardiac Interventional Radiography
(ARRT-CI) or ARRT Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI) ARRT
Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CV).
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