The IR Tech Assistant supports interventional radiology procedures by preparing equipment, passing instruments to physicians, and assisting with patient positioning. Additionally, the role is responsible for maintaining department inventory and cleaning instrumentation for minor surgeries.
IR Tech Assistant Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com JOB SUMMARY: The IR Tech Assistant; assists with IR procedures and maintains inventory for the department. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maintenance of all instrumentation and equipment including cleaning needed to perform minor surgeries/special procedures. Sets up for cases to provide patient care through assisting the IR team with procedures. May assist with positioning and transporting of patients. Passes instruments to nursing personnel and physicians during special procedures. Provides the appropriate supplies and equipment during IR procedures. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off Excellent Benefit Packages 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez, Recruiter at 956-523-2027.
(education, training, experience and licenses/registrations/certifications required) Required: High School diploma or equivalency. Current BLS Certification. Must have solid working knowledge of medical terminology required. 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital required. Must have working knowledge and clinical experience with wide variety of interventional radiology procedures. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalency and a current BLS certification. Required qualifications include 1-2 years of acute care hospital experience and a solid working knowledge of medical terminology and IR procedures.
Market context
In Texas, IR tech assistant openings are typically tied to hospital and procedural service demand, especially in acute care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want candidates with hospital experience, BLS certification, and familiarity with medical terminology and IR procedures; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your acute care background and BLS status, and review the summarized benefits to compare compensation, PTO, retirement, and tuition support.