Angiography Technologist Lead

Angiography Technologist Lead

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

The Angiography Tech Lead will lead and coordinate the daily operations of technologists within the Interventional Radiology department. Involves discretion and independent action within prescribed limits. Operates diagnostic equipment and performs a variety of technical angiography procedures within the Interventional Radiology section. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging tests inclusive of positioning patient, and calibration of equipment and documentation of findings.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties of an Angiography Technologist within the Interventional Radiology Department
• Prepares procedure protocols for new procedures, and keeping current protocols up to date
• Oversees clinical supply inventory. Researches and obtains new supplies as needed
• Trains and educates other personnel in their duties to ensure that staff are knowledgeable and competent
• Maintains Technologist schedule to ensure that the appropriate number of staff are available as needed to keep the department operating within productivity standards
• May rotate shifts or be in an “on call” status as needed or directed by the organization

Required Experience:

• Three(3) years of experince in Radiology
• Complete an accredited Radiology program

Required Licensure:

• One of these certifications - CNMT/RDMS/RTR/RVT/RTCT
• MRAD - Texas
• BLS - AHA
• ACLS - Within 90 days of hire