A per diem Interventional Radiology Technologist opportunity is open at a large acute care hospital in Brownsville, Texas — part of a nationally recognized health system operating 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers across the country. This day-shift, per diem role offers an experienced rad tech the chance to work across a broad procedural scope, from routine diagnostic imaging through complex IR cases, within a facility that serves a high-volume, diverse South Texas patient population. The position is ideal for a credentialed technologist seeking flexible scheduling without sacrificing clinical depth or institutional support.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling
- Access to a large health system's resources, tools, and professional development infrastructure
- Supportive team environment with pathways for career advancement within a multi-hospital enterprise
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
- E-Verify participating employer
Practice Highlights
- Performs basic to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures under minimal supervision, as ordered by a licensed physician
- Provides direct technical support for interventional radiographic examinations, including patient assessment, room preparation, and equipment and supply management
- Rotates through advanced diagnostic radiology areas: OR, urography, open reductions, myelography, arthrography, catheter and line placements, and trauma
- Assists practitioners with fluoroscopy, arthrography, OR procedures, and trauma cases
- Produces high-quality diagnostic radiographs across all patient populations as clinically required
- Responsible for operating and maintaining imaging equipment and managing procedure-related medications and supplies
- Part of a health system with top-tier medical specialists and tailored service lines built around community need in the Brownsville region
- Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Imaging Program required; Associate degree preferred
- ARRT (R) certification required; Vascular Interventional (VI) or Cardiac Interventional (CI) certification preferred
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Active Texas state imaging license if required by applicable law
- 2–5 years of X-ray experience required
- 1–3 years of interventional radiology (IR) experience preferred
- Proof of full vaccination or approved religious/medical exemption required prior to start date per applicable federal, state, or local law
About the Community
Brownsville sits at the southernmost tip of Texas along the Rio Grande, directly across from Matamoros, Mexico — a bicultural, bilingual community with a rich history and a warm, subtropical climate year-round. The city offers a low cost of living relative to most Texas metros, proximity to South Padre Island's Gulf Coast beaches, and easy access to the Rio Grande Valley's growing dining, arts, and cultural scene. For clinicians drawn to a close-knit community with international character and outdoor recreation at the doorstep, Brownsville delivers a distinctive quality of life.