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Banner Health Special Procedures Technologist Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Angiography-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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Location: 1400 S Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ.

Schedule: 4 days, 10hr shifts per week with rotating weekends for call. Call is 12-14 shifts (1730-0700) in 6-week schedule period, including 1-2 full weekends (Friday 1730-0500 Monday). Holiday rotation for call only!

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!'

Ideally, IR experience. Cath lab experience will also be considered. We would be willing to train the right candidate without IR experience.

Day to Day: Technologist, you will work alongside our team of experienced IR techs as well as a team of physicians who will rely on you to add to their procedure with your knowledge and skills. The opportunity to learn new skills and procedures is available as well. We staff two IR techs per room along with one RN. The Special Procedures Technologist (Interventional Radiology) will support IR procedures as a Specials Technologist, including scrubbing cases, circulating, and c-arm and IR suite operation. Our procedures include, but are not limited to, Vascular Interventions, Central Line Placement, Stroke Thrombectomies, Neuro Interventions, emergent embolizations etc. We have brand new Philips biplane and monoplane rooms as well as a GE biplane. Prior hospital, IR or Cath Lab experience, highly preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate for the job! We work closely as a team to treat our patients every day. If you’re looking to join a multifaceted, challenging, educational, rewarding team, then we would like to review your application. Take the next step of your health care journey and join our amazing Medical Imaging department where we aim to lead the way in healthcare innovation. BLS certification is required. Confidence in procedure management, teamwork mentality, positive and fun attitude. We are a small, close-knit crew that likes to hang out with each other.

Day in the life: Work alongside providers during each interventional case

Equipment used: Philips biplane, Philips Monoplane, GE biplane, Siemens Zeego.

Number of staff working alongside prospective team member: 15

Number of patients seen daily: 6-12

Types of procedures: Neuro interventions, bleed embolizations, Thrombectomies or atherectomies, line/drain/tube placements, biopsies, etc

We are a growing level one trauma and stroke center. We are looking to become a comprehensive stroke center. There is a lot of room for career growth and development.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs prescribed specialized high acuity neurologic and body-focused radiographic procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS

  1. Performs radiographic diagnostic/interventional special procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. Can function independently when responding to interventional radiology call back and/or neuro call back.

  2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.

  3. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.

  4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies. Procedures may include mechanical thrombectomy, intra-arterial thrombolysis, brain, head/neck, orbit and spine arteriovenous fistulas, brain, head/neck and spine arteriovenous malformations, carotid artery, vertebral artery, and intracranial angioplasty, coil embolization, balloon-assisted coil embolization, and cerebral and spinal angiography. Demonstrates competency in neuro-interventional radiology procedures in addition to lower-level Special Procedures Technologist role. Also demonstrates competence in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and other approved medications.

  5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to operate all C-arms within the OR suites (fixed and portable) and troubleshoots and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to radiation safety policies.

  6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.

  7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.

  8. Independently performs prescribed radiographic procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program. Requires demonstrated competency in neuro-interventional radiology procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy, intra-arterial thrombolysis, brain, head/neck, orbit and spine AVF, brain, head/neck and spine AVM, carotid artery, vertebral artery, and intracranial angioplasty, coil embolization, balloon-assisted coil embolization, and cerebral and spinal angiography.

Requires national certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensure by state regulatory agency if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required if applicable within 18 months of hire (and/or equivalent clinical experience for Cath Lab only). BLS certification.

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with two years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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