Interventional Radiology Tech

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse benefits portfolio

Training and development programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Arizona is seeking a Certified Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a dynamic environment. The role requires independent judgment and patient care skills. Candidates must hold a valid ARRT certification and have a background in Radiology. This is a PRN position with various responsibilities including patient transport and maintaining imaging quality.

Qualifications

• 10 months of Radiology experience required.
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) provider course required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures under the direction of a radiologist.
• Transport patients and assist in the imaging process.
• Evaluate images for quality assurance.

Skills

Diagnostic/therapeutic procedures

Interventional Radiology (IR)

Patient safety and comfort

Emergency response initiation

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree from accredited NLN/CCNE

Bachelor's Degree from accredited NLN/CCNE

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Overview

PRN; per diem, as needed. IR Experience Required. Location: E. Osborn Rd @ N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a radiologist, this position performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.

• Reviews patient identification, orders, and history to ensure correct patient, procedure, imaging site, Protocols procedure with radiologist as needed.
• Transports patients to and from the exam room and assists them into position using safe patient handling techniques and equipment.
• Performs Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient\'s safety and comfort.
• Administers contrast materials as required.
• Able to initiate emergency response to contrast reaction as needed.
• Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by IR procedure protocols.
• Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
• Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
• Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing. Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
• Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates.
• Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
• Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree from an accredited NLN/CCNE or ARRT Vocational/Specialized Training Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited NLN/CCNE or ARRT Vocational/Specialized Training Preferred

Experience

10 months Radiology experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRTLC) Valid and current AZ State Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Valid and current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider course and must be provided prior to start date Required
Radiology Tech (ARRT) License Valid and current Arizona state licensed ARRT Vascular Interventional (VI)
or
ARRT Radiology (R) and Cardiac-Interventional Certification (CI) through ARRT Preferred