Neuroendovascular Tech

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s  rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The Interventional Radiology department has one of the largest IR departments in the nation with over 50 FTE technologists for the enterprise including IR HALs/TMC. We are consistently innovating with breakthrough procedures including general interventional radiology/endovascular procedures, thermal ablation, and neurovascular procedures. We have a unique departmental layout compared to other IR departments, all technologists are trained to use all imaging equipment and ancillary equipment for IR procedures.

The IR team provides a family-oriented work environment including our social committees and we are a be well certified department.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience as a registered Radiologic Technologist or one year of interventional radiology experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.

Shift: Tuesday – Saturday from 0730 - 1800 (10hour shifts) / during training the shift is Monday - Friday / .

Summary

The primary purpose of the Neurovascular Radiology Technologist is to assist with image guided neurovascular and endovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures including biopsies, catheterizations, flow diversions, carotid and intracranial stentings and embolization.

Key Functions

• Follow established protocols and guidelines for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
• Assist with interventions treating cerebral aneurysms, vascular malformation, stenosis, novel treatments in cerebrospinal fluid leak embolization, and ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke interventions.
• Post processing and 3D image reconstruction specifically tailored to the patient’s disease process, diagnostic and interventional plan (assist providers based on these images with determining size and amount of implantable devices such as stents and coils).
• Thorough knowledge of substantial neuro-specific inventory, including consumable supplies, catheters, and implantable devices.
• Assists physicians in procedures by circulating and scrubbing cases.
• Provide 24 hour on-call response on a rotating basis.

Other duties assigned.

Education

Required: Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of Radiology Technology.

Experience

Required:

Three years of experience as a registered Radiologic Technologist or one year of interventional radiology experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.

Licensure

Required:

All of the following:
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Week:
  Days, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: USD 89,000
• Midpoint Salary: USD 111,000
• Maximum Salary: USD 133,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type:
  Hard
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite
• Pivotal Position:
  Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?:
  No
• Relocation Assistance Available?:
  Yes