Special Procedures Technologist Pool

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 123,984,000 - 162,556,800; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Special Procedures Technologist under the guidance of a Cardiologist/Radiologist to deliver radiographic services during diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role includes operating imaging equipment, patient education, and scrub tech duties as needed.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree in Radiography or a radiology certificate, with at least two years in radiology and ARRT certification. BLS is required on hire.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT certification (RT) and AZDHS MRT license.
• Two years radiology experience with one year in special procedures preferred.
• BLS card required upon hire/transfer.
• English language skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Scrub in on cases and assist Cardiologist/Radiologist.
• Provide patient education and preparation for procedures.
• Correlate patient data and obtain optimal images for diagnosis.

Skills

Radiology proficiency

English communication

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiography

Radiology certificate program

Job description

Under the direction of a Cardiologist/Radiologist, the Special Procedures Technologist shall provide radiographic services to patients. The technologist shall operate imaging equipment, during diagnostic and interventional / therapeutic procedures that require independent judgment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Is responsible for providing clinical and technical care in the assigned unit, including patient education, patient identification, and patient preparation for procedures. Routinely scrubs in on cases, functioning in the scrub tech role assisting the Cardiologist/Radiologist. Provide specialized technical skills, critical thinking, problem solving and medical knowledge including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Correlates related patient data, apply physics principles in order to obtain optimal images for rendering a diagnosis.

Hourly Pay Rate:

$50.00

Pool position

Qualifications

Education

Requires an Associate's Degree in Radiography and/or completed certificate program in Radiology .

Experience

Must have at least two (2) years radiology experience with one (1) year special procedure experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Must have ARRT certification (RT)R and be licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT).

Must have ARRT certification in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (C.I.) or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (V.I.) within one year of employment in position.

A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire / transfer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.

Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.