Cardiovascular Special Procedures Tech

Banner Health Corporate; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health Corporate in Sun City West, Arizona seeks a Special Procedures Technologist to join the Cardiac Cath Lab team. The role involves assisting with imaging, scrubbing, circulating and monitoring during procedures, and supporting equipment education.

The position emphasizes patient care, safety, and collaboration with physicians and staff, with opportunities to work across Banner Health facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT certification required by state law.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS where applicable.
• Post-primary certification with cath lab/EP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate services and provide clinical support in the department.
• Scrub, circulate and monitor during procedures as needed.
• Maintain equipment safety, perform basic preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Educate staff and physicians on equipment use and program needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Clinical collaboration

Education

Radiologic Technology certificate/diploma

ARRT licensed

BLS/ACLS certification

PALS certification (where applicable)

Tools

EP program knowledge

Medical imaging equipment

Job description

Primary City/State: Sun City West, Arizona Department Name: Cardiac Cath Lab-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

SIGN-Ons Start at $10K

Innovation and highly trained staff. Our non-invasive team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives. As a Cath Lab Specials Procedures Technologist within our Cardiac Cath lab at Banner Del Webb Medical Center, there are exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. We are known as an innovative leader in new health care models and are on the cutting edge of medical advances. As a Special Procedures Technologist, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced team. Our Cath Lab Tech is an integral part of the Cath lab team. Our Cardiovascular Techs are responsible for many duties, including medical imaging responsibilities, scrubbing, circulating and monitoring during the procedure.

Location: Banner Del Webb Medical Center Shift: Full-Time: 4 10-hour shifts, Mon-Fri Call: Night, Holiday and Weekend Call; must be able to make call within 30 minutes

Have you finished your Rad Tech license and looking to start your career with amazing growth potential?

Our Special Procedure Technologists are active partners with the physician during the case and are essential to the procedure.

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care as necessary. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
2. Supports department needs and is the primary resource for equipment education and provides user (physician, nursing, other allied health staff, families) education on medical equipment within the department and specific EP program needs when applicable. Collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care.
3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Provides safe and cost-effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
4. Performs scheduled/preventive maintenance, electrical safety inspections, and quality assurance on patient care equipment in a timely manner consistent with regulatory standards. Maintains communication with customers/team regarding the status of equipment repairs. Proactively solves technology issues when appropriate.
5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system.
6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
7. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques as well as universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash, places used supplies into case cart for processing and prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• This job profile is utilized at facilities with a moderate acuity Cath Lab that performs complex coronary procedures.
• Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Requires ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology (RT) as required by state law.
• Licensure and/or certification(s) as required by state regulatory agency, if applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications for ACLS required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required where applicable.
• Requires Post primary certification with minimum of 3 years’ Cath Lab, Electrophysiology (EP), or equivalent experience OR 5 years Cath Lab EP or equivalent experience with 2 years in a moderate acuity/complex coronary environment.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills and human relations skills.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better.