Lead Endovascular Radiologic Technologist - Days - Full-Time

Overview

The Lead Endovascular Radiologic Technologist functions as the lead person for Radiologic Technologists in the Endovascular Laboratory, generally for an assigned shift and in this capacity performs lead job duties and / or regularly leads projects or performs specialized responsibilities as a regular part of normal job responsibilities.

Also functions at an Endovascular Radiologic Technologist II level. Serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for Technologist I and II jobs as well as support staff, resulting in the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service.

Duties may be varied and may include many of the following : organize work schedules, make work assignments, review and edit time cards for accuracy, conduct quality assurance audits of staff performance, develop and implement quality improvement activities, train and mentor staff, provide feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, participate in the development of skills and performance of staff, lead and regularly perform special projects, collect / analyze / report on data, prepare reports on performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level.

As an experienced and fully competent Endovascular Radiologic Technologist, completes a variety of routine and highly specialized endovascular procedures that encompass competent diagnostic and therapeutic assistance to vascular, neurological, spinal, and body interventions of moderate to high complexity, exercising independent judgment and execution of above average clinical skills on challenging procedures and patient care situations.

This job requires availability to be on call.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED

Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values :
• INTEGRITY : We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
• COMPASSION : We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
• ACCOUNTABILITY : We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
• RESPECT : We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
• EXCELLENCE : We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
• Practices the Caring and Serving Model
• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
• Provides for exceptional patient / customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients / customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.
• Involves patients (customers) in shift / handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
• Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles
• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.

Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills.

rients, guides and mentors team members consisting of Endovascular Tech I and II's, Endovascular RN's, students, and support staff to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities.

Validates RT competencies and provides feedback to managers.

Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs highly specialized radiological procedures involving complex imaging equipment and techniques to produce quality images to diagnose and treat medical abnormalities.
• Assists physicians with therapeutic procedures that encompass vascular, neurological, spinal, and multi organ interventions from diagnostic examinations such as angiography and venography to complex treatments of stroke, aneurysms, embolization of hemorrhages or tumors of any area of the brain and body, catheter placements for drains or infusions, and other image-guided interventions that are adjunct to OR procedure.
• Actively participates and scrubs in Endovascular Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as while as the control of radiation throughout procedures.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes : positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.

Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures.

Proactively addresses for optimum outcomes.

Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift / modality. Monitors and adjusts activities to ensure optimum patient throughput and patient experience.

Assists physicians during procedures.

QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures.

Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures.

Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.

Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.

Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into PSN to improve processes and identify trends. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct.

• Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance. Documents, develops and evaluates processes and procedures.
• Assists with implementation and education of departmental based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols.

Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time.

Accurately reviews and edits team member's time cards for management approval.

GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as an Endovascular Radiologic Technologist.
• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Endovascular Rad Tech I's, II's, RN's and support staff) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years experience as an Endovascular Rad Tech
• Prior experience in a lead role, or HM experience and performance that demonstrates leadership abilities

License / Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) AND
• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) OR
• CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) AND
• ARRT-VI - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT) AND
• RCIS - Registered Cardiovasculoar Invasive Specialist (CCI)

KSA / Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations;

demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills

• 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, teamwork and leadership 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 work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to 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

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform
• Scrubs
• Business professional
• Other (department approved)

ON-CALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open.

With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility.

Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.