Interventional Radiology Technologist

Alright, let's talk about this Interventional Radiology Tech role at Houston Methodist Willowbrook in Houston, TX. I've been placing people here for years, and they run a tight ship. They expect a lot, but they support you just as much. It's a real hospital for grown ups.

What you're walking into

You'll be in a 358 bed facility that's Magnet recognized, which is a big deal. They've got 20 operating rooms and a team of over 2,300 people. The place is busy; you're looking at nearly 63,000 ER visits a year. You won't be bored.

The Chief Nursing Officer talks about the place like it's a family committed to "Leading Medicine." She meets every new hire personally. They see the nursing and tech staff as the backbone of the whole operation. The vibe is about high safety standards, collaborating directly with physicians, and having real support to do your job right.

The specifics of the job

• Develop your skills through their wide range of educational programs.
• Collaborate with physicians to provide patient care; it's meaningful collaboration, not just following orders.
• You're building on a world class reputation for excellence in patient care, education, and research.
• The practice settings are superior; the safety standards are high.
• Professional development and nursing education are part of the package.

What you absolutely need to have

• A Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Twelve months of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.
• A Texas RN license or a temporary TX RN license. If it's temporary, you have to get the permanent one within 90 days. A compact license works if it meets the current Board of Nursing rules.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Any other credentials or certifications your specific unit or service line requires.

How they operate (The I CARE Values)

This isn't just poster material on the wall; they live by this stuff. It filters into everything.

• Integrity: Being honest and ethical in all we say and do.
• Compassion: Embracing the whole person; emotional, ethical, spiritual, and physical needs.
• Accountability: Holding ourselves accountable for our actions.
• Respect: Treating every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
• Excellence: Striving to be the best and a model for others to emulate.

A bit about the hospital

The Willowbrook location has been serving Northwest Houston since 2000. It's a comprehensive acute care facility for folks in Champions, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring, and Cypress. They've racked up awards: Magnet recognition, Beacon Awards for their ICUs, Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers; the list goes on. They're ISO 9001 certified by DNV GL. This is a place that gets recognized for doing things well.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.