Interventional Radiology Technologist I - Radiology Interventional
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute
care medical facility in the region, with a full range of
diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and
stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with
a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with
physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The
Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency
department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching
facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System
Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain
Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team Summary: This
Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist is responsible for
helping perform a variety of complex specialized tasks, including
but not limited to, operating fluoroscopy, computed tomography,
laser, and ultrasonography equipment during vascular and
neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures. This
individual is responsible for helping develop and implement systems
to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of patients for procedures
in the Interventional labs. Duties for this position include, but
are not limited to: circulating and scrubbing roles during
procedures, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within
the scope of practice, inventory management, and schedule
coordination. The IR Technologist must be able to troubleshoot
basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to
image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to
participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances
within their scope of licensure. The IR Technologist will adhere
to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by
management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the
organization's mission, values, and culture. Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies
with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance,
confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. Promotes staff
growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with
management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work
environment. Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by
providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring
physicians. Performs all duties in a manner that protects the
confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any
confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance
of assigned job duties. Appropriately adapt assigned patient
assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the
unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific,
and other developmental needs of each patient served. Ensures
compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as
deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and
other regulatory entities. Performs examinations/procedures as
needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the
Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented
competencies. Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and
at other campuses as needed or required. Ensures completed exams
are scanned and stored correctly in PACS. Ability to follow PACS
downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s)
or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the
Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate
follow-up. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements:
Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology
Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience 1 year of training/experience in special procedures
preferred Basic computer experience required Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications Radiography (R) by ARRT is
required Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT is
required within 2 years State Licensure required Texas: MRT by TMB
Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE New Mexico: RRT by MIRTP NMED
BLS required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Work
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time
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